The human right to food should be put into Scots Law to protect people from rising insecurity, a report to the Scottish government suggests. The Scottish Human Rights Commission believes the move “would help tackle […]
Romania’s former President Ion Iliescu has been charged with crimes against humanity for his role in the aftermath of the violent revolt that toppled the communist regime in 1989. Mr Iliescu and two others are […]
By Yvette Tan Brunei is introducing strict new Islamic laws that make anal sex and adultery offences punishable by stoning to death. The new measures, that come into force on Wednesday, also cover a range […]
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a convicted murderer on death row in Missouri has no right to a “painless death”. The ruling clears the way for the execution of Russell Bucklew, who asked […]
Prominent Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been re-arrested at Manila airport, allegedly for violating laws barring foreign ownership of media. Ms Ressa, the founder of news site Rappler, was granted bail after paying P90,000 ($1700; […]
Protesters have lost a legal fight against pre-emptive arrests made when some of them dressed as zombies during 2011’s royal wedding. The nine demonstrators were held in London until after the Duke and Duchess of […]
Hundreds of immigration removals are in doubt after the High Court ordered the Home Office to stop using a controversial “no warning” tactic. A charity defending detainees has won an injunction after saying the policy […]
A prominent Iranian human rights lawyer has been sentenced to a total of 38 years in jail and 148 lashes in Tehran, her family say. Nasrin Sotoudeh was charged with several national security-related offences, all […]
Rules aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from renting properties are “discriminatory” and breach human rights laws, the High Court has ruled. The “right to rent” scheme, which requires landlords to check the immigration status of […]
by Sandra Cuffe Guatemala City – Indigenous survivors of crimes against humanity committed during Guatemala’s 36-year civil war took action Wednesday against a bill advancing in Congress that would set war criminals free. Maya Achi women […]
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