Brexit to change point and identity of UK parliament
MPs need to make sure that Parliament is ready to take on new functions to be ready for a post-Brexit reality which changes the identity of UK parliament.
The 2019 war crimes of Myanmar in Rakhine State
The Myanmar military has continued to commit war crimes in 2019 within the Rakhine State, according to evidence published by Amnesty in an extensive report.
Adults fear new porn ban will put them at risk of identity theft
The fear of identity theft when entering personal details online is of paramount concern for UK adults, according to research conducted ahead of the new government porn ban.
What is next for the abortion ban in Northern Ireland?
Whilst Ireland voted one year ago to repeal abortion, the abortion ban in Northern Ireland remains one of the strictest and most criticised in the modern world: What should happen next?
Right to Rent Scheme enables discrimination in the UK
In this article, Hal Fish from The Immigration Advice Service illuminates how racism and xenophobia in the UK is worsened by the Right to Rent Scheme.
Brunei: New report on abusive penal code
Brunei should immediately repeal its abusive penal code, which violates a range of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.
US Congress approves landmark LGBTQ rights bill
On the 17th May, The U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-173 to approve the Equality Act that would give landmark federal protection to LGBTQ individuals despite opposition in the White House.
Businesses in the dark over government reforms of apprenticeship levy
New research found that only 18% of businesses surveyed are aware of the Government changes to the apprenticeship levy system that came into force on 1 April 2019.
Albinos in Malawi are attacked and killed for body parts
Malawi’s elections will take place in the context of longstanding criminal justice failures and widespread impunity for the killing of Albinos in Malawi, Amnesty International said.
Pledge With Blood campaign launches to end UK period poverty
Intimina is asking the nation to #pledgewithblood to help spread the word about poor menstrual hygiene and remove the stigma attached to the issue.
UK government welfare cuts increase food poverty
UK government welfare cuts over the past decade have left families in England without enough food to eat, in a breach of the government’s duty to ensure adequate food.
UK and Ghana sign strategic partnership agreement
UK and Ghana sign strategic partnership agreement on economic development, regional security, health, education and inclusion.
Offensive Weapons Act: Banning acid sales and automatic weaponry
The Offensive Weapons Act is here, which Home Secretary Sajid Javid says will give the police "extra powers" to tackle knife crime.
Ethiopia: Call for appointment of UN Envoy on journalist safety
International Observatory of Human Rights (IOHR) calls for the appointment of a UN Special Envoy dedicated to journalist safety on World Press Freedom Day in Ethiopia.
Sri Lanka: Refugees targeted after Easter Sunday attacks
The Sri Lankan government must ensure that over 1,100 refugees and asylum-seekers forced from their homes by mobs after the Easter Sunday massacre are immediately provided with adequate help.
UK economy risks £3.3 billion loss if the country’s skills gap isn’t closed
The UK's future economic success is in jeopardy, warns the Association of Colleges, as latest forecasting highlights the impact of not closing the country's skills gap.
EU and Central Asia: Opportunities for a stronger partnership
The European Union(EU) is outlining its vision for a renewed partnership with Central Asia, updating its strategy on relations with the region first set out in 2007.
UK PM joins ‘Christchurch Call to Action’ on online terror
PM Theresa May joins world leaders and internet companies for a Summit on tackling terrorist use of the internet and online terror consequences.
New public buildings to have Changing Places toilets for disabled people
New, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public must have Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people, under government proposals.
Hart District Council selects new cloud platform to support digital strategy
Hart District Council has selected a new cloud platform, Arcus Global, to deliver its Planning and Regulatory Services to improve internal processes as well as to provide a better citizen experience.