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.
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.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem alleges the Biden administration deliberately chose the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as 'Angola', to house immigration detainees due to its fearsome reputation, raising serious human rights concerns.
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
A courageous young Russian activist has revealed the shocking conditions inside a state-run children's home, detailing systematic abuse, censorship, and political indoctrination in an exclusive interview.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
NHS Fife has admitted to violating legal guidelines after permitting a transgender doctor to use female changing facilities, sparking debate over privacy and equality policies.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.
Western Australia passes groundbreaking legislation granting adopted individuals full access to their birth records, empowering thousands to reclaim their personal histories.
A historic court ruling has struck down discriminatory colonial-era laws in the Caribbean, marking a major win for LGBTQ+ rights activists across the region.
Spotify and Xbox users in the UK face potential account deletions under the new Online Safety Act, sparking widespread outrage over privacy and digital rights.