The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Queensland government repeatedly ignored warnings two years ago of youth prison overcrowding

More than 20 organisations issued warnings long before government’s ‘urgent’ move to override human rights protections for children on remand

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023

Scottish Government criticised at UN meeting on rights of disabled people

THE UN has been told of a “lack of progress” in improving the lives of disabled Scots – as human rights champions accused the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2023

Xi urges more work to ‘control illegal religious activities’ in Xinjiang on surprise visit

Visit was Chinese president’s second to the region since crackdown on Uyghurs began almost a decade ago

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

'No easy task' to reform Scotland's justice sector for women and minorities

IT will be “no easy task” to tackle the structural inequalities in Scotland’s justice system and improve women’s experiences, a human rights…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

‘I’ll never forget’: after 32 days without sunlight in a Queensland watch house, Nick’s hair was falling out

At 17 years old, Nick spent more than a month under conditions likened to that of farm animals and in breach of his human rights. Here’s his story

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2023

Trial proceedings against ‘GROW’ Vasu begins at Kunnamangalam court

The trial proceedings against human rights activist A. Vasu, also called ‘GROW’ Vasu, who was recently remanded in judicial custody in connection with an old criminal case, commenced at the Kunnamangalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on Friday

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

CSI Mysuru’s 25 anniversary

CSI Mysuru celebrates 25th anniversary with Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra inaugurating and Dr. Hema S. delivering keynote address. Talks on various topics including diabetes, menopause, heart failure, hypertension and renal artery stenosis. Zulqarnain appointed Joint Secretary of KPCC Human Rights wing.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Bereaved Londoners among families take legal action over care home pandemic deaths

Relatives are arguing the State failed to protect them under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for distress caused

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023

Tory frustration with Nadine Dorries grows as former party whip calls for clarity – as it happened

John Penrose is the latest MP to voice their frustration after Dorries said she was quitting but then failed to do so

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Bereaved families take legal action over care home pandemic deaths

Relatives are arguing the State failed to protect them under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for distress caused.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023