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Afghan judge fears Taliban revenge on family

A pioneering former Afghan judge who shattered glass ceilings reveals her terror as Taliban death threats target her family left behind after she found sanctuary in Australia.

Badenoch: UK must quit European human rights convention

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches explosive attack on European Convention on Human Rights, signalling potential UK withdrawal in major Tory conference speech that sets battle lines for next election.

Farage demands UK quit ECHR as Tories clash

Nigel Farage has thrown down the gauntlet to Rishi Sunak, demanding the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights as Conservative ministers publicly disagree over the controversial move.

Bizarre UK Laws That Could Get You Fined

Discover the strange and outdated laws still active across Britain that could see you fined for everyday activities from handling salmon suspiciously to knocking on doors and running away.

Badenoch: UK must be ready to leave ECHR

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch warns Britain should prepare to exit European human rights court if it continues blocking Rwanda deportations, in exclusive interview.

Tunisia upholds death penalty for Facebook post

A Tunisian appeals court has upheld a death sentence against a man for a Facebook post, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression in the North African nation.

Tories Threaten ECHR Exit in Sovereignty Push

Conservative Party considers dramatic withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights as Kemi Badenoch proposes major constitutional shake-up ahead of general election.

Badenoch: ECHR a 'straitjacket' on UK borders

Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on ECHR, claiming it prevents Britain from controlling its borders and demands fundamental reform of international human rights framework.

Tories use Brexit failure to attack human rights

The Conservative government is weaponising Brexit frustrations to justify withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening fundamental rights protections for British citizens.

Caster Semenya wins landmark human rights case

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya secures historic victory at European Court of Human Rights in her decade-long fight against testosterone regulations in athletics.

UK to quit European human rights convention

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch confirms UK's plan to withdraw from ECHR, marking dramatic shift in post-Brexit human rights framework and sparking political battle.

Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award

The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.

Starmer: Labour will defend ECHR membership

Keir Starmer commits to protecting Britain's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights, setting up a major political clash over immigration and sovereignty.

Starmer's ECHR stance threatens Rwanda deportation plan

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights clashes with controversial migrant deportation policies. Discover the political tightrope walk that could define Britain's immigration future.

US accused of softening human trafficking reports

Exclusive investigation reveals the US State Department allegedly softened critical human trafficking assessments against strategic allies, raising serious questions about political interference in human rights reporting.

Farage's NI comments spark constitutional clash

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting Northern Ireland's ECHR membership could be reviewed, prompting Labour's Hilary Benn to defend the Good Friday Agreement.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

US Denied Rights to West African Deportees - Lawyer

A human rights lawyer alleges that the US deported West African migrants without due process, denying them access to legal counsel and fair hearings in a breach of international obligations.

Putin's Advisers Accuse Kremlin of Systematic Torture

Shocking report from Vladimir Putin's human rights council details widespread torture, including electric shocks and rape, against detainees in the war against Ukraine, accusing the state of direct involvement.

Aussie Naturist's Crusade for UK Public Nudity Rights

Vincent Marty, a prominent Australian naturist, is campaigning to legalise public nudity across the UK, challenging centuries-old laws and societal norms. Discover his radical vision for a clothing-optional Britain.

Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal

An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.

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