Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
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.
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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.
Georgia Court protects Gullah Geechee land rights
In a historic ruling, Georgia's highest court has strengthened legal protections for ancestral lands of the Gullah Geechee community, marking a significant victory in the fight against discriminatory property laws.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
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.
Montserrat citizens denied UK justice access
Exclusive investigation reveals how British citizens in Montserrat are being systematically denied access to UK courts, sparking accusations of constitutional injustice and second-class citizenship.
Byron Bay festival strip search of teen sparks outrage
Exclusive: A mother's fury erupts as her 17-year-old daughter undergoes controversial strip search at Splendour in the Grass festival, raising serious questions about police procedures and youth safety at major events.
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.
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' expansion sparks Newsom backlash
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches scathing attack on Florida's expanded parental rights legislation, intensifying the cultural war between Democratic and Republican states.
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'.
Mandelson stripped of voting rights in firm he founded
In a stunning corporate rebuke, advisory firm Global Counsel has revoked Peter Mandelson's shareholder privileges, escalating a major dispute over his public political interventions.
Aishwarya Rai Wins Landmark Personality Rights Case
The Delhi High Court grants Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan permanent protection against the unauthorised commercial use of her name, image, and voice, setting a major legal precedent in India.
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.
Labour accused of 'betrayal' over abandoned women's rights pledge
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is under fire from leading women's rights organisations after quietly abandoning its pledge to reform the Equality Act to strengthen protections for biological women. The u-turn has been branded a 'profound betrayal' ahead of t
Trump Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fierce Backlash
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
Lawsuit Targets Trump's Transgender Passport Policy Reversal
LGBTQ+ rights groups file a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's abrupt reversal of a policy allowing 'X' gender markers on US passports, citing discrimination and legal violations.
US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker
The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.
African Tribe Stakes Legal Claim to Scottish Land
The Kukama people from Peru have launched a unique legal bid for land in Scotland, invoking a 16th-century royal decree, in a modern-day quest for cultural preservation and international recognition.
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.
Supreme Court Rules on Trans Rights in Single-Sex Spaces
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.
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