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Human rights actions risk US-UK military relations, General warns
David Petraeus claims legal cases having "chilling effect" on armed forces
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EU copyright protection held to override "family life" defence
CJEU holds that fair balance requires limit on German law
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Bakers' appeal allowed in “gay cake” case
Supreme Court upholds right not to manifest belief one does not hold
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Mass data misuse action against Google dismissed in High Court
Inadequate case that damage suffered, judge rules
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All or nothing for civil partnerships: ministers' options for equal rights
Consultation begins on opening status to all, or abolishing it
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Hijab exclusion from court a human rights violation, judges rule
Human Rights Court finds restriction not justified by public order grounds
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Human rights defenders deserve Nobel Prize: Faculty
Advocates back Peace Brigades International campaign
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Human rights have made real difference over 20 years, Commission insists
Briefing to UK Parliament highlights benefits in many contexts
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Indian Supreme Court strikes down gay sex penal provision
Colonial era prohibition "unconstitutional"
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Bar to unmarried claiming widowed parent allowance breaches ECHR
Supreme Court allows mother's appeal in Northern Irish case
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Human rights QC to speak at Faculty event on Colombia peace accord
Kirsty Brimelow to describe her work in support of settlement
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New Human Rights Act challenge against Serco, Compass SNI Ltd and the Home Office
Govan Law Centre contends that untested principles are at stake
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Human Rights Act amendment would remedy contempt committal defects
Submissions invited on proposed remedial order
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No court order needed where long term life support withdrawal agreed: UKSC
Treatment lawful "only if in patient's best interests"
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Polish arrest warrants may be refused if no independent tribunal: CJEU
Court sets test of real risk of breach of fundamental right
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SHRC in call to secure women's rights better
"Greater Government action needed" to combat day-to-day problems
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Human Rights Committee raises concerns over Counter Terrorism Bill
MPs and peers warn of insufficient safeguards
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Call for views as children's rights action plan takes shape
Consultation opens on Children and Young People Act scheme
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Faculty launches International Human Rights Award
Scottish bar to honour those who stand up for rights overseas
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Human Rights Committee "shocked" by Windrush detention cases
MPs and peers condemn Home Office for wrongful treatment
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Couple win appeal over right to enter civil partnership
Supreme Court rules UK law in conflict with ECHR
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Ministers to consult on further FOI extensions
Arms' length organisations for public services among those in line
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Supreme Court dismisses NI abortion appeal – but finds breach of rights
Majority holds Human Rights Commission had no standing to bring case
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Supreme Court to rule next week on Northern Ireland abortion law
Judgment on 7 June on cases of malformed foetus, rape or incest