Thank you, Mr Vice President, The UK thanks the Special Rapporteur for her continued efforts to focus attention on the DPRK’s human rights record. As we mark the tenth anniversary of the UN Commission of Inquiry, we must not ignore the continued and widespread human rights violations as reported by Special Rapporteur, including gender-based violations, abductions, arbitrary detention and executions of its citizens. Mr President, the DPRK fails to provide for its citizens’ basic economic needs...
Abortion access returns to the high court, nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade. This time access to the abortion pill mifepristone hangs in the balance.
The justices will hear arguments Tuesday on whether to limit access to a medication used in more than 60 percent of abortions in the United States.
Court of appeal’s removal of ‘consent’ defence means defendants on trial for criminal damage can no longer use itIt took a matter of minutes in the court of appeal, where demonstrators were strangely absent, for the dial to shift once more on the rights of protest in England and Wales.The decision taken on Monday by the court of appeal to, in effect, find in favour of the attorney general, the Conservative government’s premier legal officer, has removed a defence for climate protesters that had...
Could a daring experiment help our planet or is it a dangerous distraction?
Blockades at facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, with protests in Scotland and action expected in Denmark Climate activists in four countries are blocking access to North Sea oil infrastructure as part of a coordinated pan-European civil disobedience protest.Blockades have been taking place at oil and gas terminals, refineries and ports in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, in protest at the continued exploitation of North Sea fossil fuel deposits. Continue...
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has opened up on his plans for Man United to Geraint Thomas. He admitted that there are 'many aspects' for him and INEOS to get right. The Premier League has to wake up! More than 5 minutes for a VAR check.. what about the paying customers in the stadium? -
“They want to take our victories away but we won’t let them,” said Jill Biden, referencing Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights
“They want to take our victories away but we won’t let them,” said Jill Biden, referencing Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights
“They want to take our victories away but we won’t let them,” said Jill Biden, referencing Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights
“They want to take our victories away but we won’t let them,” said Jill Biden, referencing Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights
We need to talk more about Project 2025, the terrifyingly right-wing blueprint crafted by right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation that is meant to guide the next Republican administration. If you aren't very familiar with Project 2025, it's time to school yourself and start spreading the word. — Read the rest