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