Tory MPs push for referendum to quit the ECHR to take place on same day as General Election
MPs behind the plan, which is being led by former Tory deputy chairman Brendan Clarke-Smith, want Boris Johnson to front any such referendum campaign.
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If Julian Assange is extradited it will have huge implications for human rights and press freedom around the world
‘Assange has not been convicted of any crime, but incarcerated solely for acquiring and publishing hundreds of thousands of classified documents, which exposed US state criminality’
Suella Braverman blasted after calling for minister powers to ban protests outright
“We need to tackle extremism in our government”
Human rights organisations demand weapons embargo to stop fuelling Gaza crisis
‘All states have an obligation to prevent atrocity crimes and promote adherence to norms that protect civilians. The international community is long overdue to live up to these commitments.’
Violating human rights or abandoning our international commitments will come at a price
The Prime Minister must reaffirm our commitment to international human rights standards and curtail his enthusiasm for contravening our human rights’ obligations.
Government’s ‘Operation Maximise’ raises fears over asylum seekers’ mental health and safety
‘People should be accommodated in communities where they can be welcomed, not warehoused in hotels.’
Almost one million people unite in support for human rights in the Israel-Palestine crisis
The movement is calling for an immediate ceasefire.
UN relief chief says ‘humanity is failing’ in response to conflict in Palestine and Israel
“I fear that the worst is yet to come”
Amnesty launches global protest repression map, revealing UK is ‘worse than average’ on empowerment rights
‘The UK is rapidly aligning itself with a host of repressive governments we have previously condemned for the way they crack down on protesters, dissent and fundamental freedoms.’
Home Office faces legal challenge against use of Bibby Stockholm barge for refugees
The barge is a key part of the government’s policy to end the use of hotel accommodation for asylum seekers.