Human Rights

The rise and fall of Philip Shiner, once hailed as a renowned human rights lawyer, reads like a cautionary tale of ethical degradation. His fraudulent actions centered around claims made against Iraq War veterans, deceiving the public and misusing taxpayer funds. Shiner’s story unravels as one of l

Egypt's recently proposed draft Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) has been met with substantial criticism from a coalition of major human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Dignity, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists. These groups argue that the

The recent ruling by a High Court and the tragic case of Natasha Abrahart have underscored a crucial void in the support systems at higher education institutions for disabled students. To address this, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued new guidance aimed at ensuring

The issue of legal representation for immigration detainees in UK prisons has garnered significant attention due to a recent report highlighting the extensive barriers these individuals face. This report, published by Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID), illuminates the systemic problems within

The recent statement by Maka Botchorishvili, a member of the Georgian parliamentary majority and Chair of the European Integration Committee, addresses the complex relationship between family values and human rights. Botchorishvili contends that the newly enacted Law on Family Values and Protection

The debate over Iraq’s proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law has sparked intense public outrage and widespread condemnation. This proposed change, if enacted, could legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine, fundamentally altering the legal landscape related to women's rights i