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Convention on human rights must adapt, says Council of Europe head

Alain Berset acknowledged growing criticism of the 75-year-old treaty, but said any changes must also respect ‘our core values’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Badenoch ‘increasingly’ supportive of leaving ECHR as she launches exit probe

The Conservative leader is expected to set out her plans for a commission about whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Badenoch to launch probe into UK exiting European Convention on Human Rights

The Tory leader will use a speech on Friday to set out her plans for a commission on whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Attorney General ‘regrets’ comparing calls to leave ECHR with 1930s Germany

Lord Hermer faced criticism from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for a speech he made on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Two Britons to challenge UK’s ‘weak’ response to climate crisis in Strasbourg court

Doug Paulley and Kevin Jordan say their lives being ruined, and lack of effective strategy infringes their human rights

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Lorraine Kelly Breaks Silence with Blunt Three-Word Bombshell on Meghan Markle Title Row

Lorraine Kelly didn’t mince her words when the conversation turned to Meghan Markle and her use of the HRH title during Tuesday’s episode of Lorraine on ITV.

The Fashion Central · May 1, 2025

Top KC claims assisted dying bill is not compatible with human rights convention

Exclusive: The legal opinion obtained by a campaign group opposed to assisted dying comes as the government is expected to publish its impact assessment for Kim Leadbeater’s legislation

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

New Deportation Crisis Erupts—Starmer Blasted for 'Hollow Words' as ECHR Clash Sparks Public Fury

The Government’s latest promise to stop foreign s*x offenders from claiming asylum in the UK is already facing heavy backlash.

The Fashion Central · May 1, 2025

UK's only transgender judge plans to take government to ECHR over biological sex ruling

A controversial decision recently issued by the UK's Supreme Court ruled that existing equalities legislation does not protect trans people from sex discrimination according to their preferred gender.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Françoise Hampson obituary

Human rights lawyer who argued cases challenging the territorial limits of responsibility for military operations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025