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Student loan age limit of 55 breaches human rights, judge rules
Unlawful discrimination in right to education
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UK Supreme Court restores injunction in "celebrity threesome" case
"No public interest in legal sense" in disclosure of private affairs
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Human rights plans still awaited after Queen's speech
"Proposals will be brought forward" for British Bill of Rights
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Rethink British Bill of Rights plan, peers tell UK Government
EU Justice Committee report says evidence made “forceful case”
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Holyrood campers given chance to show "proportionality" of acts
Sovereignty arguments fail but judge recognises possible Convention defence
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Three put forward as UK's next human rights judge
Barristers shortlisted for selection by CoE Parliamentary Assembly
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Isaac confirmed as EHRC chair despite committees' concerns
Professor Lesley Sawers appointed Scotland commissioner
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May calls for ECHR exit – despite support for EU
Home Secretary says UK stronger in EU, but no gain from Convention
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Lifelong restriction prisoner not unfairly denied rehabilitation
Rapist fails in court action over delay in assessing him for courses
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MPs raise conflict concerns over Pinsents partner's proposed EHRC role
Firm's Government connections would rule out equity partner as chair
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Estate owners query human rights compliance of Land Reform Bill
Law officers asked to review tenancy rights ahead of royal assent
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World Bar Conference concludes with Second Edinburgh Declaration
Delegates restate commitment to principles of rule of law
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Investigatory Powers Bill safeguards still not enough: Society
Client confidentiality, and EU law compliance, remain at risk
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Foreign Office has "deprioritised" human rights, MPs report
Select committee says ministers have created perception of downgrading
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Anwar receives death threats following mosque dispute
"Climate of fear" claim despite imam's peace move
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Campaigning barrister to be new Liberty director
Martha Spurrier named to succeed Shami Chakrabarti
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No human rights breach in non-prosecution of Menezes officers: ECtHR
Court finds proper investigation by UK authorities into police shooting
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Foundation calls for better human rights protection in Scotland
Government should be "more proactive" in making rights relevant
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Human Trafficking Act commencement date set
31 May date for new offences and support duties
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UK setting "dangerous precedent" on human rights: Amnesty
Report points to global impact of Government policy
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Lawyer warns of tougher privacy regime
Turnover-based fines present increased risk for large businesses
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Right to die campaigner's challenge to Lord Advocate fails on appeal
Non-publication of prosecution policy not a breach of human rights
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Complainer wins legal aid to object to medical record release
Court agrees article 8 requires minimum disclosure necessary
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Second committee calls for big changes to Investigatory Powers Bill
Joint committee finds "important clarity lacking" in draft measure