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Justice

August 24, 2018

Grenfell Inquiry urged to ensure effective participation of bereaved, survivors and residents

Organisations representing the bereaved, survivors and residents of Grenfell Tower have written to the Inquiry team, calling for effective participation in the Public Inquiry.
August 4, 2018

Global Witness applauds US attorneys general call to end anonymous companies

Twenty-four attorneys general from across America have called calling for an end to anonymous shell companies in the U.S.
July 25, 2018

Covenant for equality and individual freedoms published in Tunisia

The proposals aim to place human rights at the heart of the Tunisian justice system.
July 9, 2018

Act now to end violence, UN urges Nicaraguan authorities

Approximately 250 people have been killed as demonstrations met with violence and repression.
June 9, 2018

The struggle for safe, sustainable public services

The UK state is temporarily renationalising the
June 3, 2018

Brazilian Anglicans’ ‘yes’ to marrying same-sex couples

The Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil has decided to open up church marriage to same-sex couples.
June 1, 2018

Successful appeal for British human rights activist Andy Hall 'a victory for justice'

The Bangkok South Criminal Court has overturned its previous conviction of Andy Hall, a British human rights defender found guilty of criminal defamation for his work on the abuse of migrant workers’ rights in Thailand. .
May 30, 2018

No justice for women victims of violence in Afghanistan, says UN

Afghan women victims of violence are often pressured into agreeing to mediation, instead of the alleged perpetrator being brought to trial , says a report from the UN.
May 26, 2018

'Milestone judgement' against former military officials in Guatemala

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has praised a family which fought for truth and justice for over three decades.
May 11, 2018

British Government apologises to rendition victims

The British Government has apologised to Abdul-Hakim Belhaj and Fatima Boudchar for the UK’s role in their 2004 abduction, torture, and rendition to Libya.