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Ministers split on commitment to human rights treaty over small boat crossings

Reports suggest eight Cabinet ministers are among the senior Tories who could campaign to leave the ECHR.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Tory rift after Rishi Sunak backs Lee Anderson over migrant f-word slur

‘Foul language’ will turn off floating voters and risks ‘making the Tories the even nastier party’ says Grieve

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Sending UK asylum seekers to Ascension Island is a legal non-starter – if the government really is planning to do it

As part of attempts to prevent people crossing the English Channel in small boats, the UK government has been briefing the press that it is considering sending arrivals to Ascension Island – a remote piece of land in the Atlantic Ocean inhabited by fewer than 900 people. This idea was…

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023

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The ECHR, why it is back in the spotlight and the implications of the UK leaving

The UK may leave a major international human rights agreement to help tackle small boats crossing the English Channel.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

UK would be outlier with Russia if it left ECHR, Law Society says

Robert Jenrick had said government would do ‘whatever is necessary’ to stop small boat crossings

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

Jenrick hints at withdrawal from human rights treaty over small boat crossings

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said the Government will do ‘whatever is required’ to tackle migrant numbers.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Catalan Politician’s Case Accepted By ECHR, Spain To Answer For Alleged Persecution

Spain to face European Court of Human Rights over alleged persecution of Catalan Parliament's Bureau

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

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Keir Starmer slammed for taking credit for key LGBT rights law change

KEIR Starmer has been challenged on his claim Labour were “proud” to overturn the ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forced.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

It has been a long time coming – Caster Semenya ‘elated’ over ECHR ruling

The South African, who won 800m Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016, has been unable to compete at her favoured distance since 2019.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Who is Caster Semenya? Olympic champion wins appeal against testosterone rules

South African 800-metre runner will not have to artificially lower her testosterone levels, the ECHR has decided

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023

Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins EU appeal against Swiss ruling over 'rights infringement'

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya has won her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights, which challenged whether her rights had been infringed in terms of requiring women with high testosterone to reduce those levels through drugs.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2023

European court rules that Caster Semenya’s human rights were violated

Semenya won Olympic gold over 800 metres in 2012 and 2016.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Caster Semenya found to have been discriminated against in testosterone case as she wins appeal at European Court of Human Rights

The 32-year-old was legally identified as female at birth but has a condition which means her body naturally produces higher levels of testosterone than women without the condition.

Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

Caster Semenya found to be victim of discrimination in testosterone case by ECHR

Semenya won Olympic gold over 800 metres at the 2012 and 2016 Games.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

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Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023

Caster Semenya wins appeal over ‘discrimination’ at European Court of Human Rights

Caster Semenya was discriminated against by the introduction of rules forcing her to lower her testosterone levels in order to continue competing, according to a judgment from the European Court of Human Rights.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023

Illegal Migration Bill breaches UK human rights obligations, MPs and peers warn

The so-called Stop The Boats Bill is seen as central to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s pledge to prevent small boats of migrants crossing the Channel.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2023

Russia probe into Navalny poisoning inadequate -European court

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Russian authorities' investigation into the alleged poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in 2020 was inadequate and ordered Russia to pay Navalny 40,000 euros in damages.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Sunak’s push for European court reform on Rwanda flights knocked back

Council of Europe summit won’t be used to reform court rules, says host nation’s minister in blow for PM

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The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Rishi Sunak to push for Europe-wide approach to illegal migration

PM heads to Council of Europe meeting in Reykjavík, where he also hopes to win backing for Rwanda plan from head of ECHR

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

Britain leaving ECHR would be ‘catastrophic’, says development minister

Andrew Mitchell says departure, pushed by others in cabinet to allow for Rwana plan, is ‘incredibly unlikely’

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

‘Incredibly unlikely’ UK would leave human rights convention, says minister

Andrew Mitchell warned strongly against leaving the ECHR amid the ongoing debate about small boats crossing the Channel.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

MPs vote to support the Illegal Migration Bill by 289 to 230 – as it happened

Theresa May had warned bill will cause more people to be consigned to modern slavery while Geoffrey Cox also raised concerns

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

Dominic Raab is gone, but many others will continue his assault on human rights

This government is determined to undermine international law, and with it our credibility, says Gordon Brown, who was prime minister from 2007 to 2010

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

UK medical bodies ‘gravely concerned’ over Rwanda deportation scheme

Hundreds of healthcare professionals fear plan will cause ‘catastrophic mental and physical harm’ to refugees

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

Plans to block ECHR will not give ‘carte blanche’ power to UK, Tories say

Oliver Dowden said the changes being proposed to the Illegal Migration Bill could be used to stop ‘last-minute’ interventions from Strasbourg judges.

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