Farage urged to apologise for school racism allegations
Ex-equalities watchdog head Kishwer Falkner says Reform leader should apologise to those hurt by alleged school behaviour, even if he denies intent. Read the full story.
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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.
Labour minister urges MPs to back asylum plan amid backlash
Borders minister Alex Norris urges Labour MPs to await the full details of the government's sweeping asylum reforms, designed to stop small boat crossings, amid significant backbench opposition.
Mahmood's asylum plan faces legal challenges
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's new asylum reforms face court challenges from human rights lawyers and internal Labour opposition while attempting to reduce UK's appeal to illegal migrants.
Sir Geoffrey Bindman: Human Rights Lawyer Dies at 92
Tribute to Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the principled human rights lawyer who helped expand Britain's Race Relations Act and challenged apartheid. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
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.
Farage: UK must quit ECHR to secure borders
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares Britain must leave European Convention on Human Rights to secure borders and stop small boat crossings, positioning immigration as key election battleground.
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.
Reform UK: Let Ministers Override International Law
Danny Kruger's Reform UK party unveils radical constitutional reforms that would grant ministers power to disregard international treaties, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns.
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
Lords face legal challenge over life sentence bill
Peers in the House of Lords are confronting a potential legal battle as human rights lawyers prepare to challenge new legislation that could keep prisoners incarcerated indefinitely without meaningful review.
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.
Modern slavery loophole lets burglar stay in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how a serial Albanian burglar used human rights claims to remain in Britain and continue his crime wave, exposing critical flaws in the UK's immigration and justice systems.
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.
UK trans healthcare breaches human rights - watchdog
A damning report from Europe's top human rights monitor reveals Britain's transgender treatment services are failing to meet international standards, creating dangerous waiting times and access barriers.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
West criminalising Palestine protests - report
A shocking investigation reveals how Western democracies are systematically dismantling protest rights and targeting Palestine solidarity activists through legal harassment and police violence.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
Documentary Reveals Tragic Childhood Intersex Surgery
A powerful new documentary reveals the tragic story of intersex individuals subjected to non-consensual surgery as children, sparking urgent calls for medical reform and human rights protection.
Northern Territory bans trans women from female prisons
The Northern Territory government enacts controversial new legislation barring transgender women from female correctional facilities, citing safety concerns and sparking human rights debates.
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