Human rights

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Levelling up: public funding for inquest representation

Jonathan Wheeler reflects on the necessity for legal aid for bereaved families at inquests

A rupture in the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021

Cathál MacPartholán considers counter-terrorism sentencing legislation and new NI Court of Appeal precedent on human rights

Deepfake research grant

Deepfakes are threatening the reliability of evidence

European Court of Human Rights dismisses 'gay cake' case

The ruling brings the seven-year legal battle to a close 

R (AB) v Secretary of State for Justice [2021]: An unwavering allegiance to Strasbourg case law?

Joe Hume explores the UKSC's position on solitary confinement

Bill of Rights will 'drive coach and horses' through human rights law

The Law Society and human rights experts share concerns over the proposed overhaul 

Human Rights Act consultation

The consultation closes in March 2022

Human Rights Day

The Law Society has honoured those who defended human rights in Afghanistan