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Hungary's parliament approves Orbán-critic and former judge András Baka as president

Besides a brief stint as a lawmaker, elected from the conservative Hungarian Democratic Forum's party list in 1990, after the democratic transition, Baka did not hold any political positions.

Euronews

Nearly 1,100 UK Funded Officers Patrol French Beaches as Tories Demand ECHR Exit Over Small Boats

The UK and France have deployed nearly 1,100 personnel to curb Channel crossings, sparking political debate over border security and the European Convention on Human Rights.

International Business Times UK

India refused to take illegal migrants back as UK didn’t extradite Nirav Modi, claims former UK home secretary Priti Patel

Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel stated India refused migrant returns. This refusal was linked to the UK's failure to extradite fugitive jeweler Nirav Modi. Patel expressed dismay that Modi remained in London for seven years. She believes India was angry over Britain's stance on his extradition. India has denied…

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Nobody in Europe knows or cares what Kemi Badenoch thinks. That’s a big mistake

The opposition leader wants to pull the UK out of the ECHR, wrecking treaties from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar deal, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

The Guardian - UK

How the British press has undermined the ECHR over many years: new study

The UK’s immigration and asylum bill has proposed restricting how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted and applied in the UK to make it easier to deport migrants.

The Conversation

Italy ordered to compensate woman after allegations of rape by partner dismissed as ‘normal’

ECHR rules that prosecutor’s remarks perpetuated ‘sexist stereotypes’ and downplayed gender violence

The Guardian - UK

Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win

Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition

The Guardian - UK

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French justice system on trial as nation rages at failure to prevent schoolgirl’s murder

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered public prosecutors to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors, by July 14, amid fury at the death of an 11-year-old schoolgirl that has exposed cracks in the country’s judicial system.

France 24

European countries reach new agreement on human rights – here’s what it means for the UK’s immigration debate

The 46 countries bound by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) have signed a new declaration on migration, setting out how they believe human rights law should apply to migration issues.

The Conversation

UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections

Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportations

The Guardian - UK

UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings

Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law

The Independent UK

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

The Guardian - UK

State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more

The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the king’s speech. Our panel of experts reveals the key points.

The Conversation

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European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to stress countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates

Reason

Elite Panic and the Push to Regulate "Misinformation"

European leaders' warnings of a democratic apocalypse failed to materialize in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Roman Abramovich takes Jersey to European human rights court over criminal investigation

Lawyers for oligarch claim freezing of £5.3bn of assets ‘unfair and abusive’ amid row over use of funds for Ukraine

Euronews

Most Europeans don't know what the ECHR does, but do they want to leave it?

As some European governments push for a tougher migration framework under the European Convention on Human Rights, public opinion appears firmly on their side. Yet strikingly few Europeans say they know much about the convention itself.

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Constraining rights laws over migration sets dangerous precedent, watchdog says

The head of Europe's leading human rights organisation warned that reviewing human rights to deal with migration challenges could become a Pandora's box.

The Guardian - UK

‘Supermax-style units’ for most dangerous criminals to be introduced in England and Wales

David Lammy also tells MPs he will draw up legislation to stop prisoners using human rights laws to challenge tougher conditions

Euronews

In southern Italy, poisoned 'Land of Fires' continues to claim lives

One year after Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect the lives of citizens in Campania's infamous "Land of Fires", the area poisoned by illegal toxic waste for decades remains an open crime scene.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Open goal’: Why readers think Brexit should define the next election

YOUR VIEWS: Readers say Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make Brexit the central election issue gives Labour a huge opportunity – but only if he tackles its failures head-on rather than playing it safe

Evening Standard

Braverman tells Reform she has ‘come home’ as she confirms defection

The former home secretary said she had resigned her Conservative Party membership of 30 years.

International Business Times UK

Small Boat Crisis: Keir Starmer Accused Of 'Pouring Petrol' On Channel Crossings

PM Keir Starmer faces a New Year headache as experts warn small boat crossings will rise in 2026 after 41,472 arrivals, fuelling claims Labour's border plan is failing.

International Business Times UK

Islamist Killer's £240K Human Rights Win: Solitary Confinement Ruled Unfair Amid Gang Risks

Islamist double killer Fuad Awale has secured £241,500 after solitary confinement was ruled unfair amid gang risks, breaching his human rights

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