The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Woman’s lawyer says verdict proof of ‘patriarchal’ justice system and does not rule out taking case to European court of human rights

The Equality and Human Rights Commission had earlier sought to remind the health board of its ‘obligations’.

Nearly 20 families and several faith schools are bringing legal action against the Treasury, claiming the new VAT on fees is discriminatory and a breach of human rights law

The Trump administration says it has deported 17 more “violent criminals” from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs to El Salvador, as it doubles down on a policy of removing people from the U.S. to third countries despite criticism over lack of transparency and human rights protections

Guinea's ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara, jailed for 20 years over a 2009 massacre, has been pardoned for "health reasons" by the West African country's junta head Mamadi Doumbouya. The decision has prompted angry reactions from victims, their families and human rights groups.

An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked human rights awareness

THE UK Government is reviewing how international human rights law is applied to migration cases, the Home Secretary has said.

Government reviews use of human rights law to argue for people being allowed to stay, which PM called a ‘loophole’

Article eight of the European Convention on Human Rights has been used to halt the deportation of migrants from the UK.

Human rights, respect and dignity have been forgotten about

A South Korean commission found the country violated its children’s human rights by facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse