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Madeleine McCann’s parents lose legal battle over Portuguese detective’s remarks

The parents of Madeleine McCann have lost the latest stage of their legal battle over comments made by a retired Portuguese detective claiming they were involved in her disappearance. Lawyers for Kate and Gerry McCann argued that Portuguese ...

20 Sept 2022 at 11:02

Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘naturally disappointed’ after losing legal battle

The parents of Madeleine McCann are “naturally disappointed” at losing their legal battle over comments made by a retired Portuguese detective but said they only took action to protect the search for their daughter. Lawyers for Kate and ...

20 Sept 2022 at 13:47

UN experts say Bill of Rights could ‘undermine enjoyment of human rights in UK’

The Bill of Rights may undermine the enjoyment of human rights in the UK if adopted, in particular the rights to fair trial, UN experts have warned. In a letter addressed to the UK Government, the special procedures of the Human Rights ...

22 Aug 2022 at 21:19

Home Office begins 12-month trial electronically tagging Channel migrants

Some people arriving in the UK via small boats or the back of lorries will be electronically tagged as part of a Home Office trial programme. The department said the 12-month pilot, which began on Wednesday, will test whether ...

18 Jun 2022 at 19:50

Government defends under-fire Illegal Migration Bill

Downing Street has defended the Illegal Migration Bill and insisted the Government continues to abide by its international legal obligations on asylum. The proposed legislation – which would change the law to make it clear ...

24 Apr 2023 at 17:20

Protesters say refugees always welcome at rally against Migration Bill

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Monday evening to protest against the Illegal Migration Bill, as MPs discussed it in the Commons. Some carried placards that said “refugees always welcome” ...

13 Mar 2023 at 22:45

Tory MPs urge ministers to curb European judges’ influence on UK migrant policy

The UK will “remain tied up in legal knots” unless reforms to deal with Channel crossings prevent European judges from interfering, according to Conservative MPs. Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced calls from her ...

07 Mar 2023 at 15:10

Sunak and Braverman test limits of law with plan to ‘stop the boats’

Suella Braverman has said a plan to prevent migrants using small boats to reach the UK “pushes the boundaries of international law” but insisted action is needed because the asylum system is being “overwhelmed”. ...

07 Mar 2023 at 12:19

Sunak’s small boats plans run into wave of opposition

Rishi Sunak is “getting a grip” on illegal migration, allies claimed as critics warned he was putting forward “unworkable” plans which would leave thousands of migrants in limbo. The Government is expected to ...

06 Mar 2023 at 12:51

Ben Wallace criticises laws preventing terrorists’ capture abroad

Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has condemned the “lunacy” of laws that prevent Britain from carrying out raids abroad to capture terrorist suspects. Speaking for the first time since he quit his ...

12 Sept 2023 at 23:52

Ministers split on commitment to human rights treaty over small boat crossings

Senior ministers are reportedly split over whether the UK should ditch its commitment to an international human rights agreement that underpins the country’s duty to help migrants. Newspaper reports ...

10 Aug 2023 at 00:01

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Top European court to rule on climate change obligations

Europe’s highest human rights court will rule on a group of landmark climate change cases aimed at forcing countries to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ...

09 Apr 2024 at 09:13

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