During the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the United Kingdom delivered a firm and forward-looking statement reaffirming its commitment to combating human trafficking, with particular focus on the protection of migrant domestic workers especially women and girls. Speaking during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN[Read More…]

In a significant legal decision with wide-reaching implications for international tax cooperation, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has ruled that a key Jersey tax law complies with human rights standards. The judgment overturns a 2024 decision by Jersey’s Court of Appeal, providing legal clarity on the island’s obligations[Read More…]

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has formally endorsed the campaign to lower the voting age to 16, calling it a necessary step to rebuild trust between young people and political institutions. His support lends significant political weight to the V16 initiative, led by the national youth democracy organisation My Life[Read More…]

In a significant advancement for human rights and legal empowerment, the British Embassy Manila, in collaboration with key partners, officially launched the Comprehensive LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook in celebration of Pride Month. The initiative is a major step toward strengthening legal awareness and protections for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines.[Read More…]

Regional workshops equip leaders to address climate change through a rights-based lens. Civil society organisations from across the Pacific are taking the lead in a transformative initiative that aims to tackle climate change through a human right–based approach. This week, representatives from seven Pacific Island nations are participating in the[Read More…]

This week’s legal developments reveal significant shifts in how international agreements, domestic regulations, and judicial interpretations are being navigated in response to growing tensions over human rights, freedom of expression, and asylum protections. From the European Union’s diplomatic caution toward Israel to new free speech guidelines for English universities, and[Read More…]

A Jamaican woman convicted of supplying Class A drugs is at the centre of a legal and ethical debate after claiming that the repeated process of applying to remain in the UK is severely impacting her mental health. Known only as AXS for legal reasons, the woman has launched six[Read More…]

The family of Annabel Rook, a 46-year-old mother and respected humanitarian, has paid tribute to her after she was found fatally stabbed in her north London home shortly before a gas explosion. The incident occurred on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, at approximately 05:00 BST on Tuesday and has prompted a[Read More…]

Kate Woodhead has issued a powerful call for reform following the death of her fiancé, Kane Boyce, at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire. “We don’t have a death sentence in this country,” she said. “People shouldn’t be coming out of jail in body bags.” Her statement reflects growing public concern[Read More…]

On Windrush Day, campaigners and cultural leaders have issued a renewed plea to the UK government to provide urgent funding for the Notting Hill Carnival, warning that the landmark event faces cancellation due to unmet safety requirements. In a letter leaked to the BBC, carnival chairman Ian Comfort appealed to[Read More…]