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MPs urged to uphold UK’s global obligations in migration bill debate

Council of Europe commissioner raises concerns that legislation may not meet human rights standards

The Guardian - UK

What are the legal obstacles faced by the UK’s illegal migration bill?

Suella Braverman has denied the government is breaking the law but experts say it faces many challenges

The Guardian - UK

Raab refuses to commit to remaining in human rights convention ‘forever’

There is a split within the Cabinet over the UK’s continued membership of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Independent UK

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Lawyers of traumatised Liverpool fans say report blaming Uefa boosts case

Lawyers preparing legal claims against Uefa on behalf of Liverpool fans say the case has been strengthened by the damning findings of Uefa’s own review

The Guardian - UK

Uefa review’s devastating verdict on Paris chaos should prompt Ceferin to resign

In a decent, responsible culture Uefa’s president would quit after the conclusions relating to the Champions League final

The Guardian - UK

‘Terrified’: what Liverpool and Real Madrid fans told Uefa panel

A selection of the thousands of pieces of testimony given to the panel that examined events at the Champions League final

The Guardian - UK

Uefa’s report on Champions League final chaos: the main findings

We outline the panel’s conclusions regarding the conduct of Uefa, the police, the French FA and the fans in Paris last May

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Uefa had ‘primary responsibility’ for Champions League final chaos, damning report finds

Uefa bears ‘primary responsibility’ for organisational and safety failures that made it ‘remarkable’ no Liverpool or Real Madrid fans died at the 2022 final, its own review has concluded

The Guardian - UK

Council of Europe urges Italy to scrap or change migration decree

Italy should scrap or rewrite its new anti-immigration decree aimed at curtailing NGO rescue ships to ensure it "fully complies" with human rights and international law obligations, the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner said.

Reuters

Call for Section 35 U-turn wins international backing at Council of Europe

Hannah Bardell MP has taken the issue to the Council of Europe (CoE), the continent’s leading human rights organisation, with a written declaration

The National (Scotland)

Nobel laureate wants more to help probe Russian war crimes

A Ukrainian human rights lawyer who shared last year’s Nobel Peace Prize is calling for more international investigative and legal help to deal with the staggering amount of war crimes cases since Russia invaded its neighbor almost a year ago

The Independent UK

Gender recognition bill: Why and how has the UK Government blocked it?

Scottish MPs passed the bill in December to allow people to obtain a gender recognition certificate without a medical diagnosis

Evening Standard

Journalists step in where platforms have no answers

Google and Facebook are hoping to improve their news algorithms to provide a more balanced view. Media industry initiatives could have the solution they need.

360info

MP says UK Tories opposing gender reform may 'help Scotland get independence'

OPPOSING gender reform in Scotland would be an “own goal for Unionists” that could end up helping the SNP win independence, a senior Tory MP…

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

‘Completely reasonable’ for government to consider blocking Scottish gender laws, Sunak says

UK ministers have already hinted they may step in to block the reforms which were passed in Holyrood on Thursday

The Independent UK

Sunak: Reasonable for UK Government to consider blocking Scottish gender law

UK ministers have already hinted they may step in to block the reforms which were passed in Holyrood on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government vows to 'vigorously contest' Westminster over gender reform

THE Scottish Government will “vigorously contest” any attempts by Westminster to block new gender reforms, the Social Justice Secretary has…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government will ‘vigorously contest’ attempts to block gender law

The Bill passed by 86 votes to 39 on Thursday.

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The National (Scotland)

Council of Europe and UN welcome passing of gender reform bill in Scottish Parliament

THE passing of gender recognition reform legislation in Scotland has been welcomed by officials in the European Union and United Nations.

The Independent UK

UK government ‘increasingly antagonistic’ towards human rights, European watchdog warns

Government crackdown on freedom of assembly and persecution of asylum seekers among concerns of commissioner

The Independent UK

Council of Europe urges UK to rethink controversial Troubles legacy legislation

The draft Bill offers a form of immunity from prosecution for perpetrators of crimes during the conflict in Northern Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog criticises UK ministers’ ‘antagonism’ towards human rights

Council of Europe report finds government’s attitude is weakening protections for the public

The Conversation

Combating violence against women: what Europe needs to do

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, 45% of women worldwide have reported that they or a woman they know has experienced a form of violence, a 2021 UN Women report found. Around 70% said they thought that verbal or physical abuse by a partner has become more common, and…

Reuters

Migrants in Morocco have no access to asylum in Melilla, Council of Europe says

Migrants in Morocco have no "genuine and effective" access to asylum in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, leaving migrants with little choice other than to seek to cross illegally, the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner said on Tuesday, calling on Spanish authorities to rectify the situation.

Reuters

Portuguese police arrest 35 suspected human traffickers in massive operation

Thirty-five people suspected of involvement in human trafficking have been arrested in a massive operation that mobilised around 400 officers in Portugal's southern Alentejo region, Portuguese police said on Wednesday.

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