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"Named person" law again upheld against appeal challenge
Court affirms decision that not in breach of Convention rights

Thomas Muir's trial has lessons for today, Dean says
Re-enactment highlights importance of right to fair trial

Dominic Grieve to speak on ECHR in Faculty Rule of Law Lecture
Former Attorney General to address "Is the Convention working?"

Extended sentence prisoner's claim on lack of rehabilitation work rejected
Court holds no implied Human Rights Convention duty

Killer Beggs wins human rights case for mail interference
Judge rules Prison Service took too long to ensure proper handling

High Court overturns controversial surveillance legislation
2014 Act ruled incompatible with European law

New guidance issued on deprivation of liberty
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland advice takes account of latest developments

Human rights judges reject fairness complaint over reporting pre-retrial
English courts took correct approach and jury properly instructed

No article 10 breach in web publisher postings liability, Strasbourg rules
Human Rights Court rules defamation action permissible

"Snoopers' charter" should face legal curbs, says independent report
Terrorism law reviewer calls for strict controls

Scottish Human Rights Commission retains top accreditation
UN Office confirms second "A Status" award

Human rights bill delayed as Queen's speech sets out priorities
"Proposals for a bill" to be published at some point

Sex offender review provisions meet human rights law, court rules
Inner House rejects challenge to 15-year wait for serious offender

High Court overturns controversial surveillance legislation
2014 Act ruled incompatible with European law

Survey puts Scotland top in Europe for LGBTI rights
Campaigners warn that attitudes still have to change

Human Rights Court upholds lawyer's right to criticise judges
Conviction under French public defamation law infringed article 10

Commission calls on parties to stand up for human rights
Chair issues warning against adopting "regressive measures"

Supreme Court upholds welfare benefits cap
Majority rejects discrimination challenge by single parent mothers

Scotland should make refugees welcome: Lord Advocate
Support offered for work to help integration and inclusion

Stronger controls needed on email surveillance, MPs report
Committee calls for new offence for abuse by GCHQ

UK loses another prisoner voting case – but no damages awarded
Court reaffirms that blanket ban against Human Rights Convention

Human rights welcome for police "stop and search" rethink
Commission calls for immediate end to practice

Society recognises gender neutrality
"Mx" title available on solicitor registration

Whole life term not ECHR-incompatible, Strasbourg court rules
Human Rights Court accepts clarification of English legal position