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The Scottish Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over the use of Orders for Lifelong Restriction for those guilty of serious offences. Read more: 'Indefinite' sentences for offenders may breach human rights, ministers warned | STV NewsContinue Reading

Chen made the remarks when addressing the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council. He elaborated on China's position and proposals in the field of … Read more: China ready to actively participate in improving global human rights governance: ambassadorContinue Reading

… human rights law into Britain's legal system. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the … Read more: 'We know who the real Keir Starmer is!' – Nigel Farage EXPOSES PM's never seen human …Continue Reading

… Human Rights (ECHR). Under Article 5, a person of “unsound mind” may be deprived of their liberty but only through a lawful procedure, such as the … Read more: UK government to intervene in Supreme Court deprivation of liberty case – Community CareContinue Reading

However, the city's once vibrant political opposition and civil society have been effectively silenced since Beijing introduced a sweeping national … Read more: Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited rights voted down by lawmakers – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

… human rights – despite attacks, despite setbacks – and build lasting foundations for peaceful and sustainable societies. The launch […] Read more: The State of Human Rights Education 2024 – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

Business and Human Rights · Children's Rights · Disability Rights · LGBTI · Rights and Freedoms · Sex Discrimination · Legal · Projects. Education. Read more: Have governments been careless about kids? We need to learn the lessons.Continue Reading

Our new research report, Paying the Costs of Connection: Human Rights of Young Adults in the Digital Age in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya and Vietnam, sheds … Read more: Gender equity in digital health access is a human rights imperative | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading

The Scottish Human Rights Commission says OLRs are not working as originally intended and that prisoners are experiencing "psychological distress" … Read more: Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn – BBC NewsContinue Reading

We urge the authorities to uphold human rights across the country, ensure justice and accountability for all victims and survivors, and adopt a victim … Read more: General Debate Item 2; Joint Statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia – EEASContinue Reading

In a new statement, 470 civil society, trade unions and public interest groups, together with the International Federation for Human Rights (…) Read more: Omnibus package: 470 organisations tell EU legislators their rights and health are not for saleContinue Reading

… human rights and human dignity around the world. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and one of Congress's leading … Read more: McGovern Champions Human Rights with Amendment Proposals to FY2026 National …Continue Reading

Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. Thank you, Mr Vice President, Special Rapporteur, Deputy High Commissioner and … Read more: UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for OHCHR report and oral update of the … – Wired-GovContinue Reading

The Cardiff Mastering Diversity Conference will feature key addresses by lawyers at human rights law firm Leigh Day, sponsors of the event. Read more: Human Rights Law Firm Sponsors Cardiff Mastering Diversity ConferenceContinue Reading