Human rights
The UK approach to replacing the Human Rights Act is just as worrying as the replacement itself
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The UK approach to replacing the Human Rights Act is just as worrying as the replacement itself
Public Order Bill: Linking arms at a protest could mean a year in prison under proposed laws, warn MPs
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Public Order Bill: Linking arms at a protest could mean a year in prison under proposed laws, warn MPs
Rwanda deportations: What is the European Court of Human Rights, and why did it stop the UK flight from taking off?
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Rwanda deportations: What is the European Court of Human Rights, and why did it stop the UK flight from taking off?
Nearly 1 in 3 worried they could be homeless or sofa-surfing in the next 5 years
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Nearly 1 in 3 worried they could be homeless or sofa-surfing in the next 5 years
Police forced to scrap order that banned a homeless man from carrying a cup
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Police forced to scrap order that banned a homeless man from carrying a cup
Cadbury faces claims its chocolate is sourced from farms using child labour
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Cadbury faces claims its chocolate is sourced from farms using child labour
Early 'pills by post' abortions service could be made permanent by MPs
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Early 'pills by post' abortions service could be made permanent by MPs
Met Police drop court case against woman for begging after legal challenge
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Met Police drop court case against woman for begging after legal challenge
Labour Party told to commit to making decent housing a human right
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Labour Party told to commit to making decent housing a human right
Home Office rough sleeping scheme ‘put people in danger of detention and deportation’
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Home Office rough sleeping scheme ‘put people in danger of detention and deportation’
Rough sleepers are being offered legal advice to protect against 'misused' police powers
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Rough sleepers are being offered legal advice to protect against 'misused' police powers
Sex workers reveal the shocking things police say when they report violence and harassment
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Sex workers reveal the shocking things police say when they report violence and harassment
Borders Bill will be 'catastrophic' for victims of modern slavery, MPs told
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Borders Bill will be 'catastrophic' for victims of modern slavery, MPs told
The London art studio offering asylum seekers and refugees freedom on a page
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The London art studio offering asylum seekers and refugees freedom on a page
Human Rights Day: The fight for rights goes on for food and housing
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Human Rights Day: The fight for rights goes on for food and housing
"Frankie Boyle is on the hunger strike – and is a bit upset"
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