The body representing local authorities in Scotland has launched its a new plan for disabled people based on the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and the
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A landmark legal challenge to relax Northern Ireland’s strict abortion laws has been successful. The challenge was brought by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC), which wants access to
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The SNP has accused the Government and Labour of “disrespecting” Scots by not including any of their MPs on a parliamentary body examining human rights. Four Tories and two Labour
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Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “inconceivable” that Holyrood would consent to Tory plans to scrap the Human Rights Act. The First Minister said any move to repeal the Act
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The University of Manchester has announced it is creating a dedicated research and teaching institute aimed at addressing global poverty and inequality. In early 2016 the Global Development Institute will
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A disability action plan with more than 50 commitments to make sure Scotland leads the way on the rights of disabled people was launched yesterday. The delivery plan for 2016-2020
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Legal cannabis markets should be tested and drug use decriminalised as part of a radical new approach that pays more heed to human rights laws, according to a group of
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The Human Rights Commission has called on the UK Government to take immediate action to stop paramilitary assaults on children in Northern Ireland. Twelve youngsters were shot between 2009 and
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Home Secretary Theresa May has been criticised by the Court of Appeal for her department’s “glaring shortcomings” in a case in which a visitor from India won “over-the-top” damages for
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Some gay people in sleepy villages and rural towns are being relentlessly bullied because of their sexuality – leaving some too scared to leave the house, an expert has warned.
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