Human rights

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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

The past, present and uncertain future of US abortion law

Alexia Korberg, Daniella Lorenzo and Tatiana Laing assess the struggles to protect reproduction rights in the US

Climate refugees: what should be done

Sharmistha Michaels argues governments should be more accommodating towards refugees fleeing the impacts of climate change

Situation of Afghan legal professionals 'increasingly a cause for alarm' 

This is particular concern for women judges and lawyers, who are especially likely to be at risk

What next for EU citizens in the UK?

Marcia Longdon and Tim Richards argue that while the UK's EU Settlement Scheme has had some successes, late applicants will test the Home Offic';s humanity