Human rights: not hype, just human
23 July 2014
Human rights are back in the news. Last week’s cabinet reshuffle opened the door to plans for a Bill of Rights to replace the Human
Human rights are back in the news. Last week’s cabinet reshuffle opened the door to plans for a Bill of Rights to replace the Human
In July 2014, the Government published reports on the balance of competences between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
In July 2014, the Electoral Commission produced guidance on changes resulting from the implementation of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014.
A parliamentary committee report published in June 2014, concludes that the impact of the legal aid residence test on children will lead to breaches of children’s rights.
‘Dignity and Opportunity for All: Securing the rights of disabled people in the austerity era’ was published by Just Fair in July 2014.
Legislation introduced on 16 June 2014 makes forcing someone to marry against their will a criminal offence.
The Scottish Government consultation on the Scottish Independence Bill and draft interim constitution closed on 20 October 2014.
In June 2014, the Ministry of Justice provided an update on a number of human rights reports to the United Nations.
Blog post from our new Communications Director, Nicky Hawkins: It’s easy to see human rights as being important overseas, in war-torn areas and developing nations,
In June 2014, the EHRC published updated guidance to help public bodies understand how the Human Rights Act can help them improve public services for everyone.