Rwanda scheme would ‘completely erode’ UK’s standing on world stage
New Human Rights Watch head Tirana Hassan says UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers is ‘cheap politics’ The UK’s plan to deport asylum seekers to...
Category : Law
‘Historic moment’ as El Salvador abortion case fuels hopes for expanded access across Latin America
Human rights court hears seriously ill woman denied procedure as advocates call for change in region with world’s most restrictive abortion laws Human rights activists...
Can you copyright a rhythm? Inside the reggaeton lawsuit that could shake the pop world
Two dembow progenitors are suing superstars including Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee – in a case that also names Justin Bieber – claiming that they...
Experts cast doubt on Braverman’s hopes of ECHR rule change on Rwanda
Home secretary’s claims of ‘constructive’ talks regarding Strasbourg’s injunctions disputed by legal scholars Legal experts have cast doubt on the UK’s claims of “possible reforms”...
Giving the middle finger is a ‘God-given right’, Canadian judge rules
Gesture may not be civil or polite but ‘it is not a crime’ and is protected under Canada’s constitution, judgment says Giving your neighbour the...
Chagos islanders must get full reparations for forced exile, says NGO
Human Rights Watch also demands trial for ‘appalling colonial crime’ of expulsion – and continuing ill treatment – of Chagossians The UK should pay full...
Sudan court sentences three men to hand amputation for stealing
The verdict, the first of its kind in almost a decade, has shocked many who fear country is sliding back into state extremism Three Sudanese...
Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution
People from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high court Nearly 14,000 people from two Nigerian communities are seeking justice...
Negotiations on Chagos Islands’ sovereignty face legal challenge
Pre-action letter says talks between UK and Mauritius ‘being held without consulting Chagossian people’ A legal attempt has been launched to halt negotiations between the...
UN to investigate use of ‘parental alienation’ tactic in custody cases
Fears an increase in allegations, particularly against mothers, of deliberately alienating a child against the other parent in domestic abuse cases may put victims at...
