More than 2,000 children who have been trafficked or who arrived in the UK to claim asylum disappeared from social services’ care last year.
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More than 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
More than 2,000 children who have been trafficked or who arrived in the UK to claim asylum disappeared from social services’ care last year.
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A former head of the British Army has been suspended from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules.
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Ex-British Army chief suspended from House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules
Two peers have been rapped by the Lords sleaze watchdog after an undercover sting by reporters exposed breaches of Parliament's lobbying rules
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A former head of the British Army has been suspended from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules.
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Ministers’ criminal convictions can remain secret, the Government’s information watchdog has ruled.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has determined that the public does not have a right to know if ministers have criminal convictions.
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The Information Commissioner’s Office has determined that the public does not have a right to know if ministers have criminal convictions.
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Ministers’ criminal convictions can remain secret, the Government’s information watchdog has ruled.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has determined that the public does not have a right to know if ministers have criminal convictions.
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The Information Commissioner’s Office has determined that the public does not have a right to know if ministers have criminal convictions.
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"Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election".
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MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election".
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One of the UK's most senior lawyers warns of dangers of celebrating or aligning with clients, saying it opens lawyers up to wider attacks. Dean of Scotland’s Faculty of Advocates said lawyers risk losing independence when they publicly champion a client’s cause.
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Bar leaders urge lawyers not to crow about client victories
Leading figures at International Bar Association conference stress caution about embracing clients publicly.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
One of the UK's most senior lawyers warns of dangers of celebrating or aligning with clients, saying it opens lawyers up to wider attacks. Dean of Scotland’s Faculty of Advocates said lawyers risk losing independence when they publicly champion a client’s cause.
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"We must not be complacent about strength of rule of law in UK. Without strong rule of law tradition, we risk mob rule & anarchy. There is a sense laws are being broken without consequence, including by public figures, diminishing public support for rule of law": House of Lords Constitution Commitee
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"We must not be complacent about strength of rule of law in UK. Without strong rule of law tradition, we risk mob rule & anarchy. There is a sense laws are being broken without consequence, including by public figures, diminishing public support for rule of law": House of Lords Constitution Commitee
UN expert expresses serious concern with Security Council’s Resolution 2803, saying it runs counter to Palestinian right to self-determination, consolidates Israel’s unlawful presence, including unlawful policies and practices, and risks legitimating ongoing violence.
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UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns
GENEVA – A UN expert today expressed serious concern with the Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2803, warning that it runs counter to the Palestinian right to self-determination, consolidates ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
UN expert expresses serious concern with Security Council’s Resolution 2803, saying it runs counter to Palestinian right to self-determination, consolidates Israel’s unlawful presence, including unlawful policies and practices, and risks legitimating ongoing violence.
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An autistic man has been paid £125,000 in damages after he was trapped in his own home for over eight years. The Southwark resident lived in the home with the constant presence of at least two carers, with the front door locked for eight years.
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Autistic man trapped in his London home for eight years is paid £125,000 in damages
The Southwark resident was left ‘scared, isolated and traumatised on a daily basis’ according to his mother
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November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
An autistic man has been paid £125,000 in damages after he was trapped in his own home for over eight years. The Southwark resident lived in the home with the constant presence of at least two carers, with the front door locked for eight years.
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“I’d never experienced antisemitism growing up, so the first time that this vicious verbal abuse came out of Farage’s mouth was deeply shocking. But I wasn’t his only target. I’d hear him calling other students ‘Paki’ or ‘Wog’, and urging them to ‘go home’".
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‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
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November 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
“I’d never experienced antisemitism growing up, so the first time that this vicious verbal abuse came out of Farage’s mouth was deeply shocking. But I wasn’t his only target. I’d hear him calling other students ‘Paki’ or ‘Wog’, and urging them to ‘go home’".
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"A police leader has claimed that the display of national flags on streets has become a "tool of division." She said it was part of a "disturbing" trend in rising hate-fuelled rhetoric and deliberate misinformation about immigration and asylum seekers".
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St George's flags on the nation's streets causing 'division' and 'fear' | LBC
A summit of police chiefs and crime commissioners heard the displays were part of a
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November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"A police leader has claimed that the display of national flags on streets has become a "tool of division." She said it was part of a "disturbing" trend in rising hate-fuelled rhetoric and deliberate misinformation about immigration and asylum seekers".
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Labour: Things are so amazing for the people and government of Denmark, let's copy their policies.
Reality in Denmark:
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Reality in Denmark:
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November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Labour: Things are so amazing for the people and government of Denmark, let's copy their policies.
Reality in Denmark:
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Reality in Denmark:
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Reform UK is under investigation by the Information Commissioner for potentially breaking data protection law, after being accused of lying to the watchdog.
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Nigel Farage's Reform UK Accused of Fabricating Evidence For Data Breach Investigation
EXCLUSIVE: Reform is accused of falsifying the evidence it provided to the Information Commissioner's Office, following allegations that it breached data rules
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November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Reform UK is under investigation by the Information Commissioner for potentially breaking data protection law, after being accused of lying to the watchdog.
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Bar Human Rights Committee and Human Rights Lawyers Association mark Human Rights Day with an online event with Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Jo Cecil KC, Samantha Knights KC, @aarifabraham.bsky.social, @vdraphael.bsky.social, @ewelinaochab.bsky.social and others.
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HRLA and BHRC to co-host third virtual seminar for International Human Rights Day 2025 - Human Rights Lawyers Association
The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) and the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) are delighted to be co-hosting our third annual virtual seminar on Thursday 11 December 2025,...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Bar Human Rights Committee and Human Rights Lawyers Association mark Human Rights Day with an online event with Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, Jo Cecil KC, Samantha Knights KC, @aarifabraham.bsky.social, @vdraphael.bsky.social, @ewelinaochab.bsky.social and others.
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"Refugee status becomes temporary, only until a refugee can safely return home": @ShabanaMahmood.
So, we regularly reassess hundreds of thousands of claims? Can the Home Office cope with that? There is a years-long wait for some applications already, and we add hundreds of thousands more claims?
So, we regularly reassess hundreds of thousands of claims? Can the Home Office cope with that? There is a years-long wait for some applications already, and we add hundreds of thousands more claims?
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"Refugee status becomes temporary, only until a refugee can safely return home": @ShabanaMahmood.
So, we regularly reassess hundreds of thousands of claims? Can the Home Office cope with that? There is a years-long wait for some applications already, and we add hundreds of thousands more claims?
So, we regularly reassess hundreds of thousands of claims? Can the Home Office cope with that? There is a years-long wait for some applications already, and we add hundreds of thousands more claims?
Lord Doherty appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court. He has been a judge of the Inner Court of Session since 2020. He is former standing junior counsel to UK Government departments, and has been a judge of various tribunals and courts since 2010.
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Lord Doherty appointed as a Justice of the UK Supreme Court - UK Supreme Court
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Doherty as a Justice of the Supreme Court.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Lord Doherty appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court. He has been a judge of the Inner Court of Session since 2020. He is former standing junior counsel to UK Government departments, and has been a judge of various tribunals and courts since 2010.
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"Quietly spoken, attentive and humorous, he lent his voice and his talents to the movement for racial equality and to the cause of justice for all": obituary in the Guardian for Sir Geoffrey Bindman by Sir Stephen Sedley.
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Sir Geoffrey Bindman obituary
Human rights lawyer who helped to expand Britain’s Race Relations Act and investigated apartheid in South Africa
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November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"Quietly spoken, attentive and humorous, he lent his voice and his talents to the movement for racial equality and to the cause of justice for all": obituary in the Guardian for Sir Geoffrey Bindman by Sir Stephen Sedley.
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Discussion in Parliament about the "almost inhuman level" to which the British state "failed the families and victims of Hillsborough".
Great reminder by Lord Alton that any little relief that the families have received has been because of human rights laws.
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Great reminder by Lord Alton that any little relief that the families have received has been because of human rights laws.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Discussion in Parliament about the "almost inhuman level" to which the British state "failed the families and victims of Hillsborough".
Great reminder by Lord Alton that any little relief that the families have received has been because of human rights laws.
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Great reminder by Lord Alton that any little relief that the families have received has been because of human rights laws.
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Sir Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage "spineless" after the Reform UK leader failed to condemn a comment made by a Cambridgeshire councillor, who said some children in care are "downright evil".
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Farage 'spineless' for failing to condemn councillor who said some kids in care are 'downright evil' | LBC
Sir Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage
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November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sir Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage "spineless" after the Reform UK leader failed to condemn a comment made by a Cambridgeshire councillor, who said some children in care are "downright evil".
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Court of Appeal finds Northamptonshire chief constable in contempt of court for years of false claims that police footage of a woman’s arrest was deleted. The footage was finally disclosed days before the appeal, vindicating the woman's repeated requests for it.
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Chief constable in contempt over 'wholly ignored' order
'Orders made against public bodies - and for the avoidance of doubt I include police forces within that - are expected to be obeyed.'
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November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Court of Appeal finds Northamptonshire chief constable in contempt of court for years of false claims that police footage of a woman’s arrest was deleted. The footage was finally disclosed days before the appeal, vindicating the woman's repeated requests for it.
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"People experiencing homelessness and refugees are London’s two most disadvantaged groups. That is why The London Standard has joined with Comic Relief to launch Who’s at Your Table?, to support organisations which help those facing homelessness or those forced to flee homes in search of safety".
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"People experiencing homelessness and refugees are London’s two most disadvantaged groups. That is why The London Standard has joined with Comic Relief to launch Who’s at Your Table?, to support organisations which help those facing homelessness or those forced to flee homes in search of safety".
The Australian state of Victoria has formally acknowledged the “deep and lasting scars” caused by British settlers on Aboriginal people, becoming the first Australian state to recognise the harms caused by the British to Aboriginals.
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The Australian state of Victoria has formally acknowledged the “deep and lasting scars” caused by British settlers on Aboriginal people, becoming the first Australian state to recognise the harms caused by the British to Aboriginals.
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A climate activist who served one of the longest prison sentences in modern British history for a peaceful protest has won his appeal against deportation.
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Jailed climate activist wins appeal against deportation from UK
Marcus Decker was served with deportation order while in prison for unveiling Just Stop Oil banner over Dartford Crossing
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A climate activist who served one of the longest prison sentences in modern British history for a peaceful protest has won his appeal against deportation.
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This is tomorrow.
Online tickets available.
Online tickets available.
Please do join us at this HRLA next week.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
At a time when international law is under strain, & the ECHR is singled out for particular attack, it is important to reflect on the UK’s past and future commitment to international justice, human rights and the international rule of law.
"The European Convention on Human Rights: 75 years on": a Human Rights Lawyers Association event, with @womaninhavana.bsky.social, @dzehtsiarou.bsky.social, Parosha Chandran and @katywatts.bsky.social.
11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
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11 November at Hogan Lovells and online.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is tomorrow.
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Online tickets available.
"Because the Human Rights Act has enriched the scope of human rights protections available at common law over the past 25 years, we should not be unduly fearful about the common law’s ability to cope if the UK were to repeal the HRA or abandon the ECHR": @UKSupremeCourt Justice Lord Briggs.
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"Because the Human Rights Act has enriched the scope of human rights protections available at common law over the past 25 years, we should not be unduly fearful about the common law’s ability to cope if the UK were to repeal the HRA or abandon the ECHR": @UKSupremeCourt Justice Lord Briggs.
A new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy by The Law Society aims to build a more diverse, open and inclusive profession.
Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
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Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
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Law Society unveils equality and diversity blueprint
Strategy is fruit of year-long project in which people from across profession were invited to share views through focus groups and interviews.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy by The Law Society aims to build a more diverse, open and inclusive profession.
Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
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Law Society President Mark Evans said that despite progress, ‘inequality and bias continue to shape career paths’.
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