Tories use Brexit failure to attack human rights
The Conservative government is weaponising Brexit frustrations to justify withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening fundamental rights protections for British citizens.
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Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.
UK Police Deploy More Powerful Taser 10 Stun Guns
British police forces are deploying the advanced Taser 10, a more powerful stun gun with increased range and accuracy, raising concerns from human rights groups about potential misuse and health risks.
UK to quit European human rights convention
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms UK's plan to withdraw from ECHR, marking dramatic shift in post-Brexit human rights framework and sparking political battle.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award
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.
Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership
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.
Starmer's ECHR stance threatens Rwanda deportation plan
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.
Starmer: Labour won't quit European human rights convention
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes definitive commitment to European Convention on Human Rights at party conference, ruling out withdrawal despite immigration policy challenges.
US accused of softening human trafficking reports
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.
Ancient DNA Rewrites Human Migration From Africa
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 Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism
Saudi Arabia's ambitious comedy festival draws international criticism as human rights organisations question the kingdom's entertainment reforms amid ongoing human rights concerns.
Farage's NI comments spark constitutional clash
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.
David Cross cancels Saudi comedy festival appearance
American comedian David Cross withdraws from Riyadh comedy festival, citing Saudi Arabia's human rights record and treatment of women and LGBTQ+ community in exclusive statement.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
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'.
US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer
A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.
Taliban's Internet Shutdown Strangles Hope for Afghan Women
Exclusive report reveals the devastating impact of the Taliban's systematic internet shutdowns on women's education and access to information, pushing Afghanistan towards a new era of isolation.
Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture
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.
Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal
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.
Alarming Rise in Violence Against Intersex People in Europe
A landmark EU study uncovers a dramatic surge in physical attacks, hate speech, and discrimination against intersex individuals, urging immediate action from member states.
Starmer's Human Rights Act Overhaul: Democratic Liability?
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.
UN Genocide Finding Forces UK Reckoning on China
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.
Instagram's Secret Tracking: How App Monitors You When Closed
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
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.
Cuba's Prison Forced Labour Scandal Exposed
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.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Ghana's 'African Trump' Wants Harsh Anti-LGBTQ Laws
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.
Ghana Parliament Brawl Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Halts Vote
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.
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.
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