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European rights court rules against Ukraine in same-sex union case

A same-sex couple who tried unsuccessfully to get married at seven different register offices in Ukraine suffered discrimination, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday.

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Romania fails to uphold same-sex couples' rights, European court rules

Romania has failed to enforce the rights of same-sex couples by refusing to recognise their relationships, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said on Tuesday in a ruling which will force policymakers to expand protections for the LGBT community.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak to plead with Europe in desperate attempt to make Rwanda flights happen

The PM is set to meet the head of the European Court of Human Rights, Siofra O'Leary in a desperate bid to get the deportation flights - branded a "gimmick" by critics - in the air

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Council of Europe leaders gather to show united face against Russia

A year after kicking Russia out of the Council of Europe (CoE), the leaders of the 46-nation pan-continental rights body gather Tuesday in Iceland to show a united face against Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

US Supreme Court ruling could turbocharge lawsuits against oil companies

A US Supreme Court ruling this week is set to open the floodgates for climate lawsuits against fossil fuel companies that have been blocked for years by jurisdictional disputes. The decision comes on the heels of a bumper year for global climate litigation in 2022 and ahead of major climate…

France 24

Illegal migration bill: can the government ignore the European court of human rights?

The illegal migration bill has been approved by MPs and now moves to the House of Lords. The controversial bill would make it so that anyone who arrives in the UK irregularly (for example, by small boat) can be removed to their country of origin or a third country (for…

The Conversation

‘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.

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Ex-Tory legal chief savages plan to let UK break international law over migrant flights

In a bruising encounter in the Commons, 'Tory Gandalf' Sir Geoffrey Cox demanded to know why ignoring orders from the European Court of Human Rights was needed amid concerns over the power it would give Suella Braverman

Daily Mirror

Suella Braverman accuses European Human Rights Court of 'undermining' UK democracy

THE Home Secretary has accused the European Court of Human Rights of “undermining a democratically-elected government” after her plan to deport…

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

Children could be treated as adults under Home Office amendments to migration bill

MIGRANT children arriving into the UK could be treated as adults if they refuse undergo scientific age assessment, according to a new amendment…

The National (Scotland)

Home Secretary unveils small boats amendments aimed at stopping ‘bogus claims’

Suella Braverman is seeking to make it harder for courts to prevent the UK Government from deporting those who arrive via unauthorised routes.

The Independent UK

Tycoon considers ‘options’ after losing latest round in US extradition battle

Then-home secretary Priti Patel approved Mike Lynch’s extradition to the US in January 2022 to answer criminal fraud charges.

The Independent UK

Ignoring European courts on migration bill would 'undermine' rule of law, say experts

ANY plans by the UK Government to ignore orders from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) which would stop the illegal removal of migrants from…

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Ignoring ECHR orders would threaten rule of law, legal figures warn

A former Lord Chief Justice and the Law Society of England and Wales have expressed concern about reported amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill.

The Independent UK

Ignoring ECHR orders would threaten rule of law, warns chief justice

A move allowing ministers to ignore Strasbourg orders stopping the removal of migrants has been condemned by a former top British judge.

Daily Mirror

Anger as Rishi Sunak caves in to Tory rebel demands to ignore court rulings

Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd today said the Government would set a 'bad example' if it introduces changes to the controversial Illegal Migration Bill

The Independent UK

UK to ignore judges on small boat deportations as Rishi Sunak caves to right-wing Tory rebels

Tory rebels reach deal with government – giving home secretary power to block European court

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Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.

The Independent UK

Time for Irish Government to ‘put a marker down’ over UK’s legacy Bill – Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for Ireland to take an inter-state legal challenge to Europe if the Bill is introduced.

Radio France Internationale

French, Swiss climate policy goes on trial in European 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.

Reuters

Elderly Swiss women bring European court's first climate case

Thousands of elderly Swiss women have joined forces in a groundbreaking case heard on Wednesday at the European Court of Human Rights, arguing that their government's "woefully inadequate" efforts to fight global warming violate their human rights.

Reuters

Factbox: Swiss female pensioners vs the government: European court's first climate case

A case involving thousands of retired Swiss women is being heard at a European Court in France, the culmination of a six-year legal battle in which they claim their government's insufficient action on climate change violated their human rights.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman expected to toughen asylum bill as she is accused of being ‘sock puppet’ for Tory right

Rebels hopeful government will tighten bill to stop European Court of Human Rights blocking deportations

Evening Standard

No new safe and legal routes for asylum seekers to UK before ‘small boats’ stopped, says minister

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

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