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Journal editorial November 2023

8th November 2023 | By: Peter Nicholson | opinion , human rights | Human rights , EU / international
I support those including the International Bar Association and Barack Obama who call for Israel's response to the Hamas atrocities to align with humanitarian values

Journal editorial August 2023

7th August 2023 | By: Peter Nicholson | opinion , human rights | Human rights , Environment
We should be alive to the danger of letting dubious arguments for freedom prevent necessary measures against climate change

Journal editorial October 2022: Changed spots?

11th October 2022 | By: Peter Nicholson | opinion , human rights
With or without the British Bill of Rights Bill, the profession should look out for acts by the Truss Government that may limit human rights

Journal editorial July 2022: Rights at stake

11th July 2022 | human rights
Whatever changes happen in the UK Government, the Bill of Rights Bill is likely to continue; and lawyers should oppose its dangerous effects

Journal editorial February 2022: Rights of others

9th February 2022 | human rights | Discrimination
Despite policies and programmes to advance protected groups, hateful behaviour remains prevalent. The profession must show a lead

Journal editorial July 2020

6th July 2020 | criminal law , human rights
If action on court provision is not taken soon, we may face a hard choice between preserving the jury system and protecting human rights

Data protection offences: latest cases from ICO

10th June 2019 | employment , human rights , information technology
Action against individuals – and HMRC – for improper use

Widowed parent's allowance should not depend on marriage: UKSC

10th October 2018 | human rights , welfare/benefits
Rule excluding cohabitants contrary to Human Rights Convention

GDPR alert for social landlords

17th May 2018 | government-administration , human rights | Housing
Compliance duties extend beyond tenants and employees

GDPR: check you are ready for May start date

16th April 2018 | human rights , information technology
Guidance issued on stronger personal data protection rules

Data protection law set to tighten

27th June 2017 | human rights , information technology
Businesses need to prepare for the GDPR

Defend our rights

12th June 2017 | human rights , opinion
Don't sacrifice rights to combat terrorism; welcome to Edinburgh for the UK Supreme Court

Private sector removings not subject to ECHR: Supreme Court

15th September 2016 | human rights | Housing
New ruling states Parliament has set balance of rights

"Easter 2016"

23rd March 2016 | europe , human rights
A Brussels lawyer's plea on how to achieve peace and tolerance in the wake of the terrorist attacks

The limits of sovereignty

8th June 2015 | government-administration , human rights
Would it actually be desirable for Parliament to be unfettered, as Human Rights Act opponents presuppose?

New deal, same fundamentals

14th May 2015 | human rights
Human rights debate is not just about Europe

A testing new year

13th January 2015 | government-administration , human rights
Basic legal rights look likely to come under challenge in 2015

Neuberger speech: where is the "offence"?

15th February 2014 | europe , human rights
President took no position on whether British is better

A breath of fresh air from Parliament

18th December 2013 | government-administration , human rights
Cheers for the report on prisoners' voting rights

Stand up for our rights

9th July 2013 | criminal law , human rights
Politicians' comments show how much the European Convention is needed

Letter: Human rights – the best farce in town

20th January 2013 | human rights
"Poison"needs to be repealed

Fearless advocacy

29th November 2012 | human rights
A further blog from members of the Peace Brigades International team in Colombia

Letter: More - a champion?

16th September 2012 | family-child law , human rights , opinion
On Sir Thomas More and conscience

Conscience and the same-sex marriage debate

20th July 2012 | family-child law , government-administration , human rights
A plea for the right priorities as decisions are taken
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