Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.
A classified US military intelligence assessment, obtained by The Guardian, details extensive evidence of Israeli violations of international law in Gaza, including indiscriminate bombing and attacks on civilian infrastructure, putting immense pressure on
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
The United Nations has officially declared a famine in northern Gaza, marking a devastating escalation in the humanitarian crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict. A new report reveals that 1.1 million people are now facing catastrophic food insecurity.
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
A new UN-backed report classifies Gaza's entire population as facing acute food insecurity, with famine projected in northern Gaza by May unless a ceasefire and urgent aid access are secured immediately.
The M23 rebel group, accused by the UN and Congo of Rwandan support, vehemently denies involvement in recent massacres in eastern DRC, as the volatile region teeters on the brink of further violence.
A horrific new wave of violence by M23 rebels in the DRC has seen a woman tied to trees and gang-raped, while dozens of women and children were slaughtered in a brutal massacre, UN reports confirm.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
The US State Department's annual human rights report has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the Trump administration of downplaying abuses in key ally nations.
The UN has reportedly placed Israel on a draft blacklist for alleged sexual violence during conflicts, sparking outrage from Israeli officials who deny the claims.
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.
The latest US State Department human rights report, released under Trump's administration, has drawn criticism for downplaying abuses by key allies, raising concerns over diplomatic priorities.
A woman in Morocco has been arrested and threatened with stoning after wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Allah is a lesbian' in public, sparking outrage and debate over religious expression and LGBTQ+ rights.
A historic court ruling has struck down discriminatory colonial-era laws in the Caribbean, marking a major win for LGBTQ+ rights activists across the region.
A damning US report concludes Israel likely violated international humanitarian law in Gaza but stops short of halting military aid. Discover the implications.
New Zealand introduces groundbreaking electoral reforms to enhance Māori representation and align with international human rights standards, sparking both praise and debate.
LGBTQ+ advocates in Hong Kong are pushing back against compulsory gender identification on official documents, arguing it violates privacy and human rights.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparks outrage with proposed restrictions on IVF and LGBTQ+ rights, drawing criticism from opposition and advocacy groups.
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution accusing Israel of potential war crimes in Gaza, while critics argue it overlooks Hamas's actions.