EHRC suggests unisex toilets for trans inclusion
The head of Britain's equalities watchdog suggests rebranding single-sex toilets as unisex. Read the latest on the guidance and Supreme Court ruling.
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Burkina Faso Plans to Bring Back Death Penalty
Burkina Faso's military government approves bill to reintroduce capital punishment for serious crimes, reversing a 2018 abolition. Read the latest on the sweeping legal reforms.
Human rights groups demand FIFA action over 2026 World Cup
Leading human rights organisations call on FIFA to address serious concerns over the 2026 World Cup in North America. They warn of migrant worker abuses and policing risks. Read the full demands.
Inmate sues for 'right to eat Vegemite' in prison
A convicted murderer is suing the state of Victoria, claiming a ban on Vegemite in prisons breaches his human right to enjoy Australian culture. Read the full story.
UK Government Weighs New Transgender Space Guidance
As Bridget Phillipson reviews EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces, columnist Aimee Walsh argues trans rights are human rights being reduced to policy debates. Read more.
Labour's asylum plans threaten human rights protections
Labour's proposed asylum reforms would make support discretionary and force refugee returns, undermining Britain's legal obligations and moral commitments to human rights.
Australian inmate challenges Vegemite ban in court
Andre McKechnie, serving life for murder, claims Victoria's Vegemite ban violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case reaches Supreme Court next year.
Labour's Immigration Overhaul Faces Legal Challenges
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
Tory ECHR exit would create 'outlaw state' - Labour
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Albanian drug dealer wins prison human rights case
Convicted Albanian drug dealer wins human rights case against Italian prison conditions while Britain faces criticism for failed deportation. Exclusive details reveal the legal loopholes exploited in this controversial international case.
Chicago ICE detention centre sued over shocking conditions
A federal lawsuit reveals disturbing conditions at Chicago's McHenry County Jail, where ICE detainees face medical neglect, unsanitary conditions and psychological abuse according to legal filings.
Chicago ICE Facility Faces Human Rights Lawsuit Over Abuse Claims
A major class-action lawsuit accuses Chicago's notorious Broadview ICE detention centre of systematic human rights violations, including medical neglect and unconstitutional conditions for immigrant detainees.
Deadly Rio police raid in favela sparks outrage
A violent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela has left multiple residents dead, raising serious human rights concerns and drawing condemnation from officials.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
UK faces backlash over Jamaica deportation flights
The Foreign Office faces mounting pressure as it defends controversial deportation flights to Jamaica while human rights groups highlight serious safety concerns for returnees.
UK sells £8bn Typhoon jets to Turkey despite rights concerns
Britain has finalised a landmark defence agreement to supply Turkey with advanced Typhoon fighter jets, sparking debate over balancing strategic interests with human rights considerations.
NHS Trans Nurse in Female Changing Rooms Controversy
A transgender nurse working within Britain's National Health Service has ignited a fierce debate after reportedly using female changing facilities while biologically capable of fathering children. The controversial case raises serious questions about safe
Cameroon election crackdown leaves multiple dead
Cameroon faces international condemnation as security forces open fire on voters during tense presidential elections, leaving multiple dead and hundreds detained in what observers call a systematic crackdown.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Canada's US border plan: asylum seekers face ICE detention
Exclusive investigation reveals Canada's proposed agreement with US to detain asylum seekers in American ice facilities, raising serious human rights concerns among refugee advocates.
Trump's Caribbean drug strike plan revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's proposed military-style drug operation in Caribbean waters, drawing fierce criticism from survivors of similar failed missions and raising alarm among human rights advocates.
Iran resistance fighter: 'My friends executed for slogans'
Exclusive interview with female resistance member reveals brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran and the rising tide of dissent against the regime.
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
EHRC slams Labour's transgender school guidance plans
Labour's shadow education secretary faces fierce criticism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission over proposed transgender guidance that could put children at risk and undermine parental rights.
Zimbabwe's controversial child punishment law sparks outcry
Zimbabwe faces international condemnation as it implements legislation allowing harsh punishments for children, raising serious concerns about juvenile justice and human rights violations.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London
The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
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