Court drops criminal case against four boys after 'egregious' human rights breach Court found 'exceptional cases warrant an exceptional outcome'. The Canberra Times · Sep 5
President Sheinbaum Demanding the U.S. To Stop Rerouting Deported Mexicans To Guatemala and Honduras Sheinbaum protests to the U.S. over diverting thousands of deported Mexicans through Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica before sending them home. Latin Times · Sep 4
5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' as early as 2027 Denmark and four EU nations agreed on return hubs in non-EU countries. These facilities aim to send rejected asylum seekers to third nations. The plan hopes to begin sending migrants to these hubs as early as 2027. Human rights groups have criticized these deportation plans for migrants. European ministers emphasised… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Denmark says it hopes to start deporting migrants to non-EU 'return hubs' as early as next year Denmark says it hopes to start sending rejected asylum seekers to non-EU “return hubs" by 2027 The Independent UK · Sep 4
The law graduate: ‘AI will change things but a lawyer’s judgment will always be required’ How the diversity of experience at the University of Essex creates globally minded graduates, ready for a future where legal challenges will transcend borders The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
2,000 sick after Indonesia school meals; rights body seeks probe Around 2,000 students and teachers have reportedly fallen ill after eating government-provided free meals across several Indonesian provinces this week, prompting the country's top independent human rights body, Komnas HAM, to call on Friday for a police investigation. Komnas HAM also urged the National Nutrition Agency, which oversees President Prabowo… The Times of India · Sep 4
NHRC seeks reports from MeitY, MIB, Delhi Police over Instagram CSAM ads The commission took cognizance of the issue under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, after considering media reports published by the BBC. According to the NHRC notice, a copy of which ET has seen, the advertisements allegedly used phrases such as “rape video” and “child video”… The Economic Times · Sep 3
How to Get an FIR Registered When the Police Station Refuses Your Complaint in India Chanakya Knew This Problem ExistedChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a state which denies its citizens access to justice corrodes its own authority faster than any external enemy. He wasn't describing a hypothetical. He was describing a structural temptation, the gatekeeper who benefits from keeping the gate shut. The police… Times Life · Sep 3
Quote of the day by Kofi Annan: 'If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on leadership, trust, human dignity, rights and democracy Quote of the day by Kofi Annan, “If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom,” explains why leaders should protect human rights, dignity and personal freedom when making difficult decisions. The quote links liberty with trust, democracy and responsible leadership, while allowing… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Secrecy row as SNP Government refuses to name 13 firms banned under genocide policy THE Scottish Government has been accused of “smoke and mirrors” after declining to reveal which companies are banned from receiving public money… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Tunisia accused of shutting down civil society through sweeping crackdown Tunisian authorities have intensified pressure on civil society through arrests, prosecutions, financial investigations and mass suspensions, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday – warning that the independent civic space created after the 2011 revolution has been all but shut down. Radio France Internationale · Sep 2
Canada’s National Housing Strategy is failing Indigenous women and children People experiencing homelessness face multiple, complex personal and structural barriers to finding stable housing. That burden, however, is not distributed evenly. The Conversation · Sep 2
Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi Police The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to create a Standard Operating Procedure. This procedure will govern the arrest and detention of transgender individuals in the city. The court considered an advisory from the National Human Rights Commission on this matter. A law student's petition highlighted the absence of specific… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Leadership gaps cloud Pakistan's human rights oversight system Pakistan’s human rights oversight framework is facing growing uncertainty as key commissions continue to function without permanent leadership or full membership, raising concerns over their independence and effectiveness. The Times of India · Sep 2
Latin Times · Sep 1 U.S. Calls Bukele a "Valued Partner," Plans Trade Summit as Rights Groups Tally 91,000 Arrests U.S. calls Bukele a "valued partner" and plans a trade summit, even as rights groups document over 91,000 arrests under his state of exception.
The Conversation · Aug 31 How the Trump Administration’s ICC sanctions reveal the power of international law KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Economic Times · Aug 31 Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awards Three Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. A Myanmar activist documents human rights atrocities and advocates for democracy. A Bangladeshi teacher provides aid and opportunities to the country's poorest…
The Economic Times · Aug 31 North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force North Korea rejected US calls for denuclearisation, accusing Washington of maintaining a hostile policy through human rights criticism, military exercises and demands for complete denuclearisation. Pyongyang said its nuclear weapons were an absolute guarantee of sovereignty and vowed to strengthen its arsenal, dismissing hopes of easing tensions or reviving dialogue.
The Economic Times · Aug 30 'Disproportionate' use of force against PoK protesters, polls not credible: Pakistan's human rights body Pakistan's human rights body questioned the PoK election's credibility. The state used disproportionate force against protesters, deepening polarization. Longstanding grievances fueled unrest and institutional distrust in the region. India called the PoK elections a complete farce and criticized Pakistan's actions. The report urged an independent investigation into all deaths and…
The Economic Times · Aug 30 Human rights panel faults Pakistan's response to PoJK unrest; warns of excessive force, shrinking civic space Growing distrust and expression curbs fueled unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. State authorities responded confrontationally, allegedly using disproportionate force against protesters. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan noted conflicting accounts of the violence. Concerns remain over the wider electoral environment due to security and communication restrictions. An independent investigation…
TechRadar · Aug 29 The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on This year marks 10 years of Access Now's #KeepItOn campaign fighting against internet shutdowns. We talked to the campaign lead about what's been done so far and what the next decade has in store.
The Conversation · Aug 28 Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for Earlier this summer, the four of us spent three days in a room with a dozen others whose jobs sound nothing like ours, or like each other’s: a cosmologist, an emergency management scholar, a genetic counselor, a hydrologist, a neuropsychologist, a health risk communication scholar, a cognitive neuroscientist, a theater…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28 Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Anglican Archbishop Who Pushed for Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Ghana Is Now Suddenly Calling the Bill Cruel Anglican Archbishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith has abruptly withdrawn his support for anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Ghana. The religious leader told the BBC his church opposes the criminalisation of gay persons.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 ICE is arresting a record number of immigrants in a summer surge — and a majority have no criminal history Trump’s mass deportation campaign increasingly targets legal immigration pathways to boost arrests and removals