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“As Britain's equality regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission upholds and enforces the Equality Act 2010 to ensure everyone is treated … Read more: Trans people 'lied to over their rights to enter female-only spaces' – The TelegraphContinue Reading

… Human Rights (ECHR), restrict the ability of the UK parliament to implement immigration policies and deliver secure national borders. In her … Read more: UK Leader of Opposition Speaks on International Law at RUSIContinue Reading

Do you think Britain should remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights or should we withdraw from it? Conducted 6 June 2025. Read more: Do you think Britain should remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights …Continue Reading

Convention on Human Rights must be reformed, external in the face a growing political backlash against migration. The paper says the comment is an … Read more: Newspaper headlines: 'Reform civil war' and 'arise Sir Becks' – BBC NewsContinue Reading

It comes as the Conservative Party leader launched a review into whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Read more: Kemi Badenoch: ECHR has become 'sword used to attack democratic decisions' – Sky NewsContinue Reading

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 83 other human rights groups to call for action to stop the execution of Afghan (…) Read more: Call to action against execution of Afghan nationals in Iran – FIDHContinue Reading

If you think Keir Starmer is rattled by Reform's awkward-squad views on human rights, spare a thought for Kemi Badenoch. In a speech today … Read more: Kemi Badenoch is walking into her own ECHR trap | The SpectatorContinue Reading

The UN's human rights chief has demanded the US government withdraw sanctions it imposed on four judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more: UN human rights chief calls for US to withdraw sanctions on ICC judges – BBCContinue Reading

Lana Estemirova promised to tell story of her mother, a renowned human rights activist. This month it is published. Read more: 'She lived without fear': daughter of Chechen activist publishes book she vowed to pen after …Continue Reading

As part of the Leiden – Edinburgh Global Law Summer Course, The Hague Global Futures Hub will host a series of roundtable discussions focused on … Read more: The Future of Human Rights – Leiden UniversityContinue Reading

Alain Berset, secretary general of the council, said the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR) needed “adaptation” and that there would be … Read more: Council of Europe set to embrace human rights reform after migration backlash | The NationalContinue Reading

The NIHRC provided interactive presentations to four different classes at the school. They focused on highlighting how human rights are for everyone, … Read more: Human Rights Commission workshops in Ardnashee School and College – Derry NowContinue Reading

Washington, DC—The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is concerned about recent arrests of human rights defenders and the approval … Read more: El Salvador: IACHR expresses grave concern over measures that restrict the defense of …Continue Reading

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is consulting on proposed amendments to part of its guidance, after interim guidance was published … Read more: Human rights group loses bid to bring legal action against equalities watchdogContinue Reading