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A convicted double murderer has won a European human rights claim over delays to his trial – in a case branded “extraordinary judicial activism”. Read more: Hated European court rules double murderer had his human rights breach – Daily ExpressContinue Reading

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Sir Philip's human rights were not breached. Read more: Philip Green loses case over naming in Parliament – BBCContinue Reading

… human rights, safety, and dignity", his family said. The Syrian city was the scene of fierce fighting in the country's civil war, which began in … Read more: Huddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing – BBC NewsContinue Reading

… human rights protections in Slovakia. Constitutionalizing the possibility to refuse abortion care on “conscientious objection” grounds would put … Read more: Slovakia: Proposed constitutional amendments would crush the rights of LGBTIQ+ people …Continue Reading

During a February 2025 visit to Syria, Human Rights Watch spoke with 18 people including victims, parents whose children were injured, and people from … Read more: Syria: Landmines, Explosive Remnants Harming Civilians – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) has announced the twelve winners of the 2025 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest. Read more: Local Students Win 2025 Human Rights Art & Essay Contest | City of Bloomington, IndianaContinue Reading

… Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, in Strasbourg. Speaking at the Council of Europe, Senator Murphy said: “As a member of the Parliamentary … Read more: Senator Conor Murphy raises Sean Brown case in meeting with Council of Europe Human …Continue Reading

Human Rights at Sea charity closes down … At a time when seafarer welfare is being brought into question more and more, one NGO that has fought for … Read more: Human Rights at Sea charity closes down – Splash247Continue Reading

The former retailer accused the UK government of breaching three provisions in the human rights convention: Article 6, the right to a fair trial. Read more: Knight challenges Lords – by Joshua Rozenberg – A Lawyer WritesContinue Reading

But the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has now ruled that Ezeoke's human rights were breached due to the lengthy wait for his case to be tried … Read more: Killer who was jailed after shooting a London mother and her sleeping nephew dead 'had …Continue Reading

Liberty and Privacy International, represented by human rights lawyers at law firm Leigh Day, had said that the Government's attempt to create a ' … Read more: Liberty and Privacy International complaint against Government's 'backdoor' access to …Continue Reading

The University of Dayton's Human Rights Center will honor Kerry Kennedy with the Oscar Romero Human Rights Award for her 40-year commitment to … Read more: University of Dayton human rights award to honor Kerry KennedyContinue Reading

What does the promotion and protection of human rights look like from inside a parliament? Around the world, Members of Parliament are playing a … Read more: Global Perspectives: How MPs Around the World Are Advancing Human Rights – inter paresContinue Reading

EFF's Asst. Director of EU Policy, Svea Windwehr, will speak about the human rights implications of age verification mandates at the Global Age … Read more: Human Rights Implications of Age Verification Mandates | Electronic Frontier FoundationContinue Reading