Human rights
The UK Government is introducing a proposed Bill of Rights that aims to give British courts more power in interpreting human rights laws, but critics argue it's a "power grab" that will undermine the European Convention on Human Rights. The Bill would introduce a permission stage
Human rights
Croatia's treatment of refugees and asylum seekers has been marked by violence and human rights abuses, according to Sara KekuÊí, a representative of the Centre for Peace Studies (CMS). Speaking on World Refugee Day, KekuÊí highlighted the need for more open, solidary, and inclusive policies towards refugees. The
Human rights
Britain's exit from the European Union in 2020 has raised questions about the country's continued membership in the Council of Europe, which enforces the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK government is considering withdrawing from the ECHR to facilitate its deportation plan to Rwanda, sparking
Human rights
The UK government's decision to proceed with deportation flights to Rwanda, despite the European Court of Human Rights ruling that grounded the first flight, has sparked fierce criticism from lawyers, charities, and campaign groups. The Home Secretary said that preparation for the next flight begins now, but campaigners
Refugees
Former head of the British Army, Lord Dannatt, has expressed concerns over the complexity of the UK's visa process for Ukrainians seeking refuge. Speaking on BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine show, Lord Dannatt emphasized the need for a more streamlined and generous approach to help those
Refugees
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's administration has devised a plan, dubbed "Operation Red Meat," to boost support among Conservative MPs who had been wavering in their loyalty. A key aspect of this plan was to announce a tough new immigration policy aimed at deterring migrants from
Refugees
Humanitarian aid has been delivered to the besieged Ukrainian city of Kharkiv by UN agencies, while International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi visits Ukraine to discuss nuclear power plant safety. The IAEA has drawn up assistance plans for the 15 nuclear reactors at four plants in
Refugees
Top rights investigators have revealed that many of Libya's migrant detention centres remain places of "terrible and systematic abuse", which may amount to crimes against humanity. The investigators, part of the Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, have uncovered further evidence of serious rights violations, including new information
Refugees
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision requiring the federal government to continue the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy. The policy, also known
Refugees
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision requiring the federal government to continue the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the "Remain in Mexico"
Refugees
The UK government's new sponsorship route for Ukrainian refugees has been met with criticism from refugee charities and opposition parties, who claim it falls short of meeting the scale of the crisis. The scheme, announced by Cabinet minister Michael Gove, will allow individuals and community groups to sponsor
Refugees
Natacha Bouchart, the mayor of Calais, has accused the Boris Johnson government of being "anti-humanitarian" after 350 terrified refugees were prevented from entering the UK by British border guards in recent days. The British government has been criticized for its slow processing of visas, with only 850 visas
