Since Vladimir Putin’s return to the presidency in 2012, new repressive laws and a battery of hostile actions have had a crippling effect on human rights activists and their work, says Amnesty International in a new report.
Transparency International UK says the closure of the case against Rolls Royce without any individuals being prosecuted means justice has not been served.
UN experts call on UK Government to refrain from applying security and terrorism-related legislation to prosecute peaceful political protesters and critics of State policy who are engaged in non-violent expression, protest and political advocacy.
A prosecution has been brought against the Priory Group for offences under Section 3 (1) of the Health and Safety Act in relation to the death of Amy El-Keria.
The French Ministry of Justice's decision to install glass boxes in courtrooms all over the country has triggered protests and legal action from defence lawyers.