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Activists fear a systematic ‘witch-hunt’ against sexual minorities by parliament, police and religious conservatives A dramatic surge in attacks on LGBTQ+ people in Uganda has been recorded by rights groups this year, as the environment for sexual mino…
Programme spent £2.7bn between 2016 and 2021 but is fragmented and lacks a clear rationale, report saysBritain’s aid programme to India is fragmented, lacks a clear rationale and does little to counter the negative trends in human rights and democracy …
As the world continues attempting to achieve the tricky balancing act needed to tackle international aggression, deteriorating climate conditions and looming economic downturn, Parliament meets in plenary determined to ensure the best outcomes for European citizens.
Gesture may not be civil or polite but ‘it is not a crime’ and is protected under Canada’s constitution, judgment saysGiving your neighbour the middle finger may not be polite but is protected as part of a person’s right to freedom of expression under …
Legal experts say Brussels has right to take retaliatory action, making cross-border law enforcement harderUK politics live – latest news updatesThe UK’s trade agreement with the EU could be immediately terminated if the British government quits the Eu…
Labour leader attacks plans, but Rishi Sunak calls Starmer ‘just another lefty lawyer standing in our way’UK politics live – latest news updatesRishi Sunak’s plan to stop small boat crossings will “drive a coach and horses” through protections for wome…
Prominent Afghans and Iranians say current laws do not capture the systematic suppression of womenA prominent group of Afghan and Iranian women are backing a campaign calling for gender apartheid to be recognised as a crime under international law.The …
Ukrainian president’s comments come after video appears to show killing of unarmed combatantRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVolodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed to “find the murderers” of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war apparently shot dead by Ru…
Rishi Sunak says bill will ‘take back control of our borders’ but critics argue the proposals are unworkableSuella Braverman has admitted the government is attempting to push “the boundaries of international law” with legislation aimed at reducing smal…
New report says a Human Rights Act could have prevented ‘abandonment’ of Australians overseas in Covid pandemicFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Austra…