Category : Search result: Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor


HK Political Prisoners Face 'Systematic Abuse' - Report

A comprehensive investigation by the Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor details harrowing accounts of systematic abuse, psychological torture, and rights violations against pro-democracy detainees, raising grave concerns over the erosion of the city's judicia

UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right

A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.

UK Government Unveils Radical ECHR Reform Plan

The Conservative government has proposed a major overhaul of its relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, aiming to assert parliamentary sovereignty and curb the court's influence over UK law.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

Labour Plans Overhaul of Human Rights Interpretation

Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.

Hong Kong Votes on Historic Same-Sex Partnership Bill

Hong Kong's legislature is poised for a historic vote on a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex partnerships, a significant step for LGBTQ+ rights in the territory, though it stops short of full marriage equality.

UK Minister Peter Kyle Confronts China Over Hong Kong

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle issues a stern warning to Beijing, expressing 'profound concern' over the new security measures in Hong Kong and their potential impact on UK-China trade relations.

Hong Kong's Landmark IVF Ruling for Same-Sex Parents

In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.

LeBron James Sparks Fury Backing China in NBA Row

NBA superstar LeBron James faces intense criticism for his public support of the Chinese government's stance on Hong Kong, prioritising business interests over human rights and drawing accusations of hypocrisy from activists and fans.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

AFG vs HK: Live T20 World Cup Score & Updates

Catch all the live action as Afghanistan takes on Hong Kong in a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 group stage clash. Get live score updates, key moments, and analysis from this must-win match.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'

Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.

Jackie Chan & Jet Li's 2000s Film Revolution

A deep dive into the 2000s martial arts film revolution, exploring how Jackie Chan's 'Rush Hour' and Jet Li's 'Crouching Tiger' redefined global cinema and bridged East-West cultural divides.

Equality watchdog confirms legality of single-sex spaces

The SNP government is under intense scrutiny after the UK's equalities regulator issued definitive legal guidance confirming that single-sex spaces are protected under law, forcing a potential U-turn on controversial policies.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

Rayner's Union Power Plan 'Breaches Human Rights'

Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces a major legal and political storm over her controversial 'New Deal for Working People'. Top human rights barristers warn her plan to strengthen union power could violate fundamental rights and cripple the UK econom

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals

Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.

Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel

In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.

Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates

Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.

Page 1 of 4