Testimony: Film exposes Ireland's Magdalene Laundries
A searing documentary, Testimony, reveals the fight for justice for survivors of Ireland's brutal Magdalene laundries and mother and baby homes. In UK cinemas from 21 November.
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Australian inmate challenges Vegemite ban in court
Andre McKechnie, serving life for murder, claims Victoria's Vegemite ban violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case reaches Supreme Court next year.
Labour's Immigration Overhaul Faces Legal Challenges
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
Tory ECHR exit would create 'outlaw state' - Labour
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Albanian drug dealer wins prison human rights case
Convicted Albanian drug dealer wins human rights case against Italian prison conditions while Britain faces criticism for failed deportation. Exclusive details reveal the legal loopholes exploited in this controversial international case.
Chicago ICE detention centre sued over shocking conditions
A federal lawsuit reveals disturbing conditions at Chicago's McHenry County Jail, where ICE detainees face medical neglect, unsanitary conditions and psychological abuse according to legal filings.
Chicago ICE Facility Faces Human Rights Lawsuit Over Abuse Claims
A major class-action lawsuit accuses Chicago's notorious Broadview ICE detention centre of systematic human rights violations, including medical neglect and unconstitutional conditions for immigrant detainees.
Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
Ireland pushes EU to review Israel agreement over Gaza
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Ireland is pushing the European Union to urgently reassess its relationship with Israel, citing potential breaches of human rights obligations in Gaza that could violate the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Dublin protests: Thousands march against deportation flights
Massive Dublin demonstration sees protesters demand end to deportation flights and voice solidarity with migrants amid growing tensions over Irish immigration policy.
Cameroon election crackdown leaves multiple dead
Cameroon faces international condemnation as security forces open fire on voters during tense presidential elections, leaving multiple dead and hundreds detained in what observers call a systematic crackdown.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
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.
Iran resistance fighter: 'My friends executed for slogans'
Exclusive interview with female resistance member reveals brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran and the rising tide of dissent against the regime.
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
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.
EHRC slams Labour's transgender school guidance plans
Labour's shadow education secretary faces fierce criticism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission over proposed transgender guidance that could put children at risk and undermine parental rights.
Zimbabwe's controversial child punishment law sparks outcry
Zimbabwe faces international condemnation as it implements legislation allowing harsh punishments for children, raising serious concerns about juvenile justice and human rights violations.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London
The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
UK trans healthcare breaches human rights - watchdog
A damning report from Europe's top human rights monitor reveals Britain's transgender treatment services are failing to meet international standards, creating dangerous waiting times and access barriers.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
West criminalising Palestine protests - report
A shocking investigation reveals how Western democracies are systematically dismantling protest rights and targeting Palestine solidarity activists through legal harassment and police violence.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
Documentary Reveals Tragic Childhood Intersex Surgery
A powerful new documentary reveals the tragic story of intersex individuals subjected to non-consensual surgery as children, sparking urgent calls for medical reform and human rights protection.
Northern Territory bans trans women from female prisons
The Northern Territory government enacts controversial new legislation barring transgender women from female correctional facilities, citing safety concerns and sparking human rights debates.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Colourised historical photos reveal Ireland's lost world
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.
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