Eswatini confirms arrival of 10 more people as part of US deportation deal African kingdom receives second group of third-country nationals in what NGOs and lawyers say is violation of human rights The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
Kemi Badenoch says she has done her homework but has come up with few answers THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: While the Tory leader’s aim to protect Britain’s borders is a sound one, leaving the European Convention on Human Rights to do so would be a highly destructive move The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Australia lacks ‘legitimate objective’ in fast-tracking Nauru deportations, Labor-led committee finds Parliamentary committee warns international human rights obligations could be breached under new regime The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025
UN Rights Council To Decide On Creating Afghanistan Probe The UN Human Rights Council is set to decide on Monday whether to set up an investigation to gather evidence on the most serious violations of international law in Afghanistan. International Business Times · Oct 6, 2025
Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’ Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2025
Badenoch warned plans to ditch ECHR is ‘death wish’ for Tory party Conservative leader has taken her party to the hard right with the announcement they would leave the European Convention on Human Rights and deport 150,000 illegal immigrants a year The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025
Badenoch’s position on human rights convention ‘very worrying’, Sinn Fein says Mrs Badenoch kicked off the annual Tory conference in Manchester with a pledge to leave the ECHR. Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
Kemi Badenoch condemns pro-Palestine marches as ‘carnivals of hatred’ in Conservative Party conference speech Kemi Badenoch told the Tory Party conference that Britain has allowed extremism to go unchecked Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
'Desperate': Russell Findlay claims Holyrood should not be consulted on leaving ECHR RUSSELL Findlay’s claim that Holyrood should not be consulted if the UK leaves the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been branded… The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025
Greta Thunberg 'Beaten and Tortured' in Israel? Shocking New Claims From Inside Her Secret Detention Activists allege Greta Thunberg was beaten and tortured while detained in Israel. Officials deny the claims amid global outrage and calls for investigation. International Business Times UK · Oct 5, 2025
Mia O'Brien, 23, to Appeal 25-Year Dubai Sentence After One-Day Trial Conducted Entirely in Arabic British law student Mia O'Brien, 23, is appealing a 25-year prison sentence handed down after a one-day Arabic-only trial in Dubai. Human rights advocates warn that her case highlights deep flaws in the UAE's justice system and call for UK diplomatic intervention. International Business Times UK · Oct 5, 2025
Tories deny copying Farage with European Convention on Human Rights plan IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
Police arrest more than 440 people over Palestine Action support Over 442 people were arrested in London during pro-Palestine protests for allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action, with the majority of arrests occurring in Trafalgar Square. The demonstrations proceeded despite appeals from politicians and police to reconsider, especially following a terror attack in Manchester. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer… The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
‘Enough is enough’ says chief of Police Federation as ‘exhausted’ officers arrest 492 at Palestine Action protest Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square – but Amnesty International says arresting hundreds of people at the demonstration is ‘not the job of police’ The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025 Comedians at controversial Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government Comics were urged to use their platform to raise awareness of Saudi Arabia’s human rights issues, but reportedly signed contracts forbidding them from doing so in exchange for lucrative fees
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025 Tories deny mimicking Farage with plan to quit ECHR criticised by rights groups Critics say the move would strip UK citizens of fundamental human rights protections.
Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025 UN Human Rights Chief Urges For Funding For Haiti Mission: 'Without Them, The Worst May Be Yet To Come' The United Nations' Human Rights Chief welcomed the decision to expand the security mission for Haiti but warned that it is imperative to implement it soon
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Australian says he was improperly arrested in Thailand over his criticism of Malaysia An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government claims he is a victim of transnational repression, in which Southeast Asia countries cooperate in seizing dissidents or critics who are not on their own soil
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Keir Starmer in asylum crackdown as he vows to end ‘golden ticket’ for migrants PM will stop migrants having automatic rights to bring family members to Britain as he ramps up bid to counter threat from Reform over immigration
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Only Keir Starmer KC can fix Britain’s broken migration laws THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister has staked his reputation on recognising that our relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights isn’t working. His unassailable record as a defender of those rights must be brought to full force to save our immigration system from itself
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Voices: ‘Starmer is Reform-lite’: Readers voice fears over human rights law review YOUR VIEWS: The Prime Minister has announced a review of ECHR in a major U-turn, with readers warning that Starmer “trying to talk tough” could undermine protections for asylum seekers
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025 'Nothing short of a disgrace': Amnesty urges Fifa and Uefa to ban Israel FIFA and Uefa have been urged to suspend Israel from international football by a human rights charity.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Voices: Why Starmer’s ruthless attacks on Farage are the only way to beat Reform COMMENT: Following his forthright conference speech, the prime minister’s announcement of a review into how the European Convention on Human Rights is used in asylum cases is the latest sign he is confronting Reform UK’s grievances head on, says David Aaronovitch
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 Starmer to rethink human rights law to tackle ‘Farage boats’ Prime minister blames Brexit for surge in numbers of small boat crossings but defends UK’s membership of ECHR
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Activists from Sudan, Myanmar, Pacific Islands, and Taiwan receive human rights award The Right Livelihood Award has been given to activists from Sudan, Myanmar, the Pacific Islands, and Taiwan