In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
British families demand justice as loved ones allegedly euthanised by Swiss clinic Pegasos without adequate medical justification, raising serious questions about cross-border end-of-life practices.
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources sparks fury with plans to euthanize Giggles, a rescued fawn, citing wildlife disease concerns while facing public backlash and legal challenges.
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
A quick-thinking woman from Kent orchestrated a dramatic last-minute rescue to save a dog named Snoop from being put down, after discovering the grim fate awaiting him online.
A dog named Diesel faced being put down after a vet deemed him dangerously aggressive. His owner's refusal led to a stunning discovery and a heartwarming new lease on life.
The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this
Animal charities report a heartbreaking 50% rise in larger dogs being put down, as owners struggle with soaring vet bills, insurance costs, and food prices amidst the UK's cost of living crisis.
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
Exclusive: Theresa May reveals dramatic shift in stance on assisted dying, calling for 'proper safeguards' in potential new legislation. The former Prime Minister's comments signal growing political momentum for reform.
Exclusive: In a powerful personal intervention, former Conservative leader Theresa May reverses her longstanding opposition to assisted dying, lending crucial support to a cross-party bill that could transform end-of-life care in Britain.
A landmark EU study uncovers a dramatic surge in physical attacks, hate speech, and discrimination against intersex individuals, urging immediate action from member states.
Exclusive analysis reveals Sir Keir Starmer's controversial plans to expand the Human Rights Act could trigger a constitutional crisis, empowering unelected judges over Parliament and jeopardising national security.
A landmark UN report confirms China's crimes against Uyghurs constitute genocide, forcing the UK and global community into a moment of urgent moral and political reckoning.
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
The UK Supreme Court has rejected a landmark case seeking to redefine access to single-sex spaces, delivering a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for transgender rights, equality law, and service providers across Britain.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
A terminally ill grandfather's heart-wrenching final days have sparked emotional debate as Queensland's assisted dying laws come into effect, allowing patients choice in their final moments.
A UK manager faces severe backlash after sending a shockingly insensitive reply to an employee dealing with a critical family emergency. The exchange, labelled 'ridiculous' by thousands, ignites a fierce debate on workplace empathy and employment rights.
Ghanaian politician and presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, dubbed the 'African Trump', faces fierce backlash from human rights groups after advocating for severe anti-LGBTQ legislation and praising Gambia's harsh policies.
Chaos erupted in Ghana's parliament as lawmakers came to blows during a heated debate on a stringent new anti-LGBTQ+ bill, delaying a critical vote and drawing international condemnation.
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