The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Cameron welcomed back by dozens of Tory MPs at 1922 committee

It is understood that he was questioned about the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as Rishi Sunak’s efforts to revive the Rwanda plan.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Just Stop Oil protesters’ jail terms potentially breach international law, UN expert says

Sentences risk silencing public concerns about the environment, climate change rapporteur Ian Fry says

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

US arms aid to Israel tests whether humanitarian law applies - Roll Call

Congress is expected to revisit an emergency aid request when it returns in late November from the Thanksgiving recess.

Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023

‘Lack of queer representation in legal, political, and legislative spheres correlated to non-existence of queer-friendly laws’

In light of the recent Supreme Court judgment refusing the legalisation of same-sex marriage, Ondede, a Bengaluru-based human rights organisation focused on queer advocacy, held a public lecture on ‘Constitution and Political Representation for Transgender and Sexual Minorities Community in India;

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Jeremy Hunt backs Sunak's bid to save failed Rwanda deportation plan

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has backed Rishi Sunak's pursuit to save his Rwanda deportation plan without having to leave the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2023

Jeremy Hunt insists ‘phenomenal’ Rishi Sunak will save failed Rwanda plan

Government will ‘succeed’ in getting flights going by next year, claims chancellor

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Rights groups back Observer writer Carole Cadwalladr over court costs

Reporter’s legal team argues that excessive costs awarded to Brexit backer violates her right to journalistic freedom of expression and will take case to European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Sexual abuse of women with learning disabilities in Scotland ‘ignored for too long’

36-YEAR-OLD Amelia – not her real name to protect her anonymity – says she has been abused throughout her life.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2023

‘These are biblical lands promised to us’: Jewish settlers in West Bank hope Gaza conflict will help their cause

Human rights groups say settlers, empowered by their right-wing government, are exploiting the Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023

Human rights panel directs administration to help family in pitiable condition, seeks report

Kollam SHRC orders district admin to intervene and help 3-member family living in tarpaulin shed. West Kallada resident Shailaja and her two differently abled children have been living in pitiable conditions without support from panchayat. Delay in welfare pension has made medicines unaffordable. Volunteers have been providing support. KSHRC member…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023