Student shot in head at close range in Iran protests
Rubina Aminian, a 23-year-old student, was killed after joining protests in Tehran. Human rights groups report a soaring death toll as Iran warns the US.
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UK Protest Laws Echo Hungary's Path, Warns Expert
Human Rights Watch researcher Lydia Gall warns new UK protest laws mirror Viktor Orbán's Hungary, eroding civil liberties. Calls for repeal to safeguard democracy.
Protest Rights Under Attack in UK, Reports Warn
Human Rights Watch and Justice warn new UK laws are trampling the right to protest, citing hundreds of pro-Palestinian arrests and harsh sentences for climate activists. Calls grow for repeal.
Jihadist Killer Wins £240k Payout Over Prison Isolation
Fuad Awale, an Islamist extremist who held a prison officer hostage, has been awarded a £240,000 taxpayer-funded payout after claiming his solitary confinement breached his human rights. Read the shocking details.
UK to defend Begum citizenship decision at European court
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will defend the decision to revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship as the European Court of Human Rights demands answers. Read the latest.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship Decision
The European Court of Human Rights challenges the UK's 2019 decision to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship, citing trafficking concerns. Read the latest developments.
EHRC Chair: Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Harms British Citizens
The new head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission warns toxic migration debate harms ethnic minority Britons and urges UK to stay in the European Convention on Human Rights. Read the full story.
Manure dumped at Ritz Hotel Christmas tree in protest
Activists from the Take Back Power group targeted The Ritz in Mayfair with a pungent protest against wealth inequality. Read the full story on the demonstration and police response.
Farmers arrested in London tractor protest over tax
British farmers were arrested in London after a Budget Day tractor protest against an agricultural inheritance tax. Read their story and the claims of political policing.
Four arrested at Zara NYC Palestine protest
At least four pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Zara's Fifth Avenue store during Black Friday sales. NYPD reports 70 demonstrators in area. Read the latest developments.
Musicians flee Russia after anti-Kremlin song arrest
Two young street musicians have fled Russia after being jailed for performing songs critical of the Kremlin. Read their story of protest and persecution.
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.
Police Scotland's 'Brollygate' probe into senior officer
Police Scotland launches misconduct investigation after dramatic umbrella confrontation between senior officer and transgender rights protester during Edinburgh rally. Exclusive details emerge.
Iranian man shot dead after burning Khamenei picture
Shocking footage emerges of Iranian protester being fatally shot after setting fire to picture of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during anti-regime demonstration.
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.
Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police
Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Just Stop Oil activists cleared over Stonehenge powder protest
Two Just Stop Oil protesters who sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge have been cleared of criminal damage after successfully arguing their actions were protected under human rights law. The landmark decision has sparked outrage and could set a dangerous p
Russia jails activists for 'Stop Time' anti-Kremlin protest
Russian authorities are handing down prison sentences to activists for the symbolic 'Stop Time' protest, as Diana Loginova's case reveals a troubling escalation in silencing dissent.
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.
Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin
Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.
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.
Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid
Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.
Jewish lawyer questioned over Star of David necklace
A prominent human rights lawyer was questioned about her Star of David necklace during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Central London, sparking debate about religious expression and protest boundaries.
Putin detains St Petersburg residents for anti-war songs
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
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.
Teen jailed for leading anti-Putin protest song in Russia
A 16-year-old girl faces two-year prison sentence for organising protest song against Vladimir Putin in Moscow bar, sparking international outrage over Russia's crackdown on dissent.
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.
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.
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