The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.
Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights clashes with controversial migrant deportation policies. Discover the political tightrope walk that could define Britain's immigration future.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes definitive commitment to European Convention on Human Rights at party conference, ruling out withdrawal despite immigration policy challenges.
Exclusive investigation reveals the US State Department allegedly softened critical human trafficking assessments against strategic allies, raising serious questions about political interference in human rights reporting.
Revolutionary genetic research uncovers Arabia's pivotal role in early human migration out of Africa, challenging long-held theories about our ancestors' journey across the globe.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious comedy festival draws international criticism as human rights organisations question the kingdom's entertainment reforms amid ongoing human rights concerns.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting Northern Ireland's ECHR membership could be reviewed, prompting Labour's Hilary Benn to defend the Good Friday Agreement.
Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.
The UK government's proposed Illegal Migration Bill aims to strengthen border controls but raises serious concerns about fundamental freedoms. This analysis examines the tension between national security and individual rights.
An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.
A landmark study from the Natural History Museum reveals how British DNA is reshaping our understanding of African genetic history, uncovering centuries of migration and diversity.
A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's immigration intake is not 'out of control' but has been steadily declining for more than 12 months, challenging political rhetoric with hard data.
Exclusive investigation reveals how record-breaking net migration is overwhelming Britain's housing market, with local councils warning of an acute shortage of homes, schools, and GP services.
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.
Attorney General Lord Hermer KC makes a powerful case for skilled migration and human rights as fundamental pillars for rebuilding Britain's post-Brexit economy and global standing.
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.
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.
In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u
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
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.
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.
Exclusive: Attorney General Lord Hermer reveals Labour government is considering fundamental reforms to how Britain interprets European human rights laws, signalling potential constitutional shift.
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK's commitment to leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political battle over British sovereignty and immigration policy.
Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has launched a scathing attack on her own Liberal Party, accusing it of abandoning Australian workers and tradies in favour of a migration deal with India. The controversial MP warns the agre
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a powerful, data-driven argument for immigration as a demographic and economic necessity for Europe, challenging the continent's rising populist rhetoric.
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.
Exclusive: The Australian Labor government has dramatically cut migration from India by 50%, sparking debate on skilled worker shortages and international relations. Discover the full impact of the new visa restrictions.