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Group of Swiss women and French ex-mayor suing their governments in first such cases heard by rights court

The European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday began hearing cases against the governments of France and Switzerland over their alleged failings to protect the environment.

The principal peril facing Rishi Sunak is the fact that, in practice, he presides over a hung Parliament. True, the Prime Minister notionally commands a working majority of 66. In reality, however, the Conservative backbenches are divided by ideology, faction and the proto-campaigns of those vying to succeed him as…

Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns that legislation may not meet human rights standards

Backbenchers believe the Government will amend the bill to quickly open up more safe and legal routes

Amendments could remove safeguards as Home Office minister says government is ‘in listening mode’

Amendments have been proposed to the Illegal Migration Bill from both the liberal and the right wings of the Conservative Party.

Prime minister told to expect ‘biggest rebellion of this parliament’ as migration bill returns to Commons

Alfredo Cospito’s hunger strike began last October in protest against a harsh and controversial regime known as 41-bis.

Home secretary’s claims of ‘constructive’ talks regarding Strasbourg’s injunctions disputed by legal scholars

The European Court of Human Rights said on Monday "reflections" were ongoing as to its use of urgent interim measures but denied this was related to an injunction it imposed last year which stopped Britain's proposed scheme to send migrants to Rwanda.