Human rights

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10 Aug 2023

FCA requests data from banks on account closures

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has sent an information request to the largest banks and building societies, a week after announcing an investigation into 'freedom of expression and the provision of banking services'.

10 Aug 2023

Law Society criticises government suggestion that UK could exit ECHR

Robert Jenrick refused to rule out leaving the European Convention on Human Rights if the government's Rwanda deportation plans are blocked.

3 Aug 2023

IBA praises Ghana for abolition of death penalty

The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has commended the Republic of Ghana for abolishing the death penalty for all crimes except high treason.

2 Aug 2023

‘Unlawful’ migration policies and potential legal challenges

Rubin Italia argues that despite its ascension, the Illegal Migration Bill faces significant challenges and legal controversies

1 Aug 2023

UK sanctions six Russians over trial of dual British national

The sanctions target judges and prosecutors responsible for the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who faces 25 years in a penal colony after an appeal was rejected.

31 Jul 2023

AG meets prosecutors who secured convictions for honour crime and forced marriage

In a meeting with Attorney General Victoria Prentis, prosecutors at CPS Thames and Chiltern explained how they achieved justice for victims of 'honour' crimes and forced marriages.

31 Jul 2023

Examining protestors rights: the retreat from Ziegler

Simon Parsons explores the balance between protest freedoms and criminal convictions.

14 Jul 2023

Walking a tightrope: policing and legislating public order

Emelia Bezant-Gahan analyses the UK's recent public order legislation, its implications for the right to protest and competing human rights issues.