Former Metropolitan Police officer, Wayne Couzens, has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021.
The ongoing confrontation between Cairo and Addis Ababa
The use of Lethal Injection for the death penalty in the USA and its ethical and legal implications
Many words can be employed to fit the description of Donald Trump’s last days in office. The contempt he had demonstrated for national institutions, the electoral process and Joe Biden, his lack of grace in defeat, his inflammatory rhetoric… We equally observed his ruthless step-up of federal executions.
Unlawful Discrimination! Corona-Virus Act Large £10,000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)
This article will examine the issue of widespread unlawful discrimination in the use of Covid-19 Fixed Penalty Notices in breach of Articles 7, 8, and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and some of the damaging findings before then exploring some of the suggested solutions advanced by the Committee.
H&M crisis: President Xi orders his forces to “show no mercy” in ethnic cleansing of China’s Xinjiang Uighur Muslims (PART 2)
H&M crisis: President Xi orders his forces to “show no mercy” in ethnic cleansing of China’s Xinjiang Uighur Muslims (PART 1)
UK Detention policies in breach of Human Rights Law
An investigation into a death at an immigration detention centre has led to a landmark ruling that the current policy is ‘legally deficient’ and should no longer be enforced. [1]From the controversy surrounding the Windrush scandal to the new points-based immigration system, the UK’s immigration policies have long been under public scrutiny. The new policies and firm line with regards to deportation is part of the government’s new strategy to curb illegal migration and attract the best EU and non-EU citizens, who can make a contribution to this country’s economic growth
The Increase of Self-Harm within Female prisoners in England and Wales
Due to the pandemic, female prisoners are limited to spending their time confined to their cells. The number of self-harm incidents in the women’s prison estate in England and Wales increased by 8% to 12,443 in the year to September, differentiated with the last 12 months, while on a trimestral basis the number of incidents rose by 24%. [1]
Asda shop workers win a landmark case for equal pay
Shamima Begum: Should she return?
100 Voices. The Perception Against The Religion.
Putin’s Palace: Russians fighting against economic inequality
Protests in Russia broke out on 23rd January 2021 supporting Alexei Navalny after he was arrested following the release of the film “Putin’s Palace”, uncovering a connection between President Vladimir Putin and a palace that is allegedly being built for him. [1] With more than 5,000 individuals detained, Moscow police had to block off the city centre as well as metro stations. Navalny was arrested when he returned to Russia after his recovery from a recent attempt on his life.
Councils Negligent in their Duty to the Elderly
On 27 January 2021 the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman concluded an investigation into a Nottinghamshire County Council pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, sections 26(1) and s26A(1). [1] [2] [3] It produced a damning report concluding that Nottinghamshire County Council had failed to have any regard for even the most basic human rights of a man living in a care home miles away for his family for 5 months.
Foreign Secretary D. RAAB: Human Rights Abuses Not a Barrier to Trade
The UK and a Commitment to Human Rights?
Since 2014 Yemen has been steeped in a complex and brutal civil war that has involved many of its Gulf neighbours. Since 2015 the UK government has been sanctioning arms exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi coalition partners. The war has been widely decried as a humanitarian disaster with there being credible reports of war crimes and human rights abuses from all sides of the conflict.
Political Imprisonment or Suspended Sentence?
Alexei Navalny is an opposition politician and anti-corruption campaigner in Russia, who was arrested on returning to Russia following treatment in Germany after being poisoned. Navalny has been sentenced to serve two years and eight months prison term as a result of his suspended sentence for a fraud conviction being made custodial.
World’s largest tea producers in deep waters
For many generations, tea has been a symbol of relaxation, tradition, and pleasure. ‘Tea culture’ has been adopted in all parts of the world and is associated with different customs and rituals. Our future enjoyment of this herbal drink might be impacted by a recent decision of Kenyan tea farmworkers, to take legal action against a Scottish tea giant.
“Not All Men”: A Divisive and Counterproductive Manifestation of Whataboutism
DUP Opposes UK Intervention to Speed up NI Abortion Services
The topic of abortion has for many decades sparked controversy in Northern Ireland. In more recent years the laws have changed and now the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is attempting to reamend them. Simultaneously, the Northern Ireland (NI) Human Rights Commission is taking legal action against the Northern Ireland secretary, the Stormont Executive and Northern Ireland’s Department of Health over the delay in commissioning abortion services.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: An assault on Human Rights?
In the wake of the vigil for Sarah Everard on Clapham Common, on Tuesday the parliament voted on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. Its contents have been widely criticised as “draconian”. Despite opposition on both sides of the House, the Bill passed by 359 votes to 263 on Tuesday night.