Human Rights

UK mass crackdown on Palestine activism has brought chaos to the courts

As hundreds of cases grind through the system, high-profile activists are seeing their charges dismissed or rejected

US and Israel vote against UN resolution recognising slavery as 'gravest' crime against humanity

Prominent feminist activist Yanar Mohammed shot dead in Iraq

Family of Francesca Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions

NHS mental health trust withdraws from counter-terror police programme

UK Home Office graph reveals shocking scale of Palestine Action arrests

Jailing of Pakistani rights lawyers marks ‘new wave' in dissent crackdown, says former minister

Swiss councillors to vote on Uefa tax exemption over failure to suspend Israel

Saudi uses role on UN Human Rights Council to cover up its abuses

Leah Schulz

UK accused of advising Bahrain on 'whitewashing' custody deaths

UK must release legal advice on Syria drone strike: NGO

The greatest threat to democracy? The myth that it is inevitable

Wael Haddara

Yazidi activist wins top human rights prize, calls for action

FIFA faces lawsuit over Qatar World Cup worker abuse

Transgender in Lebanon: 'A story of courage and determination'

WATCH: 'The Confession' - Q&A with Moazzam Begg

The bombing of hospitals makes a joke of international humanitarian law

Federica Marsi

PM slams 'left-wing' human rights claims against UK troops

Britain to allow troops to opt out of human rights law

Bulgaria bans the niqab