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