UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Human Rights Defenders
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights Defenders. Not delivered due to time constraints. Source link
Recruitment of four commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of four Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. Source link
New changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025
New changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 Source link
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution on Syria
Thank you, Mr President, I present the draft resolution “Supporting human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic.” For fourteen years, this Council stood with the Syrian people as they endured one of the most brutal chapters in modern history. It was the Commission of Inquiry that ensured the world could not look away. Its independent […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the resolution on South Sudan
Thank you, Mr President. I am honoured to present, on behalf of a core group of Albania, Ireland, Norway and the UK, this draft resolution on Advancing Human Rights in South Sudan. This resolution seeks to extend the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan for a further year. We present this against a deeply troubling backdrop in […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Thank you, Mr President, We wish to make an explanation of vote on draft resolution L.35. The UK fully recognises that the human rights situation in Gaza and the West Bank remains dire. Civilians continue to suffer at an unacceptable scale. The deregistration and closure of international NGOs risks cutting off life-saving assistance. The work […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Explanation of Vote for the draft resolution on unilateral coercive measures
Mr President, The debate on so-called unilateral coercive measures is at risk of going nowhere. When every autonomous measure is described as unlawful or coercive, the distinction between lawful accountability tools and genuinely abusive practices disappears. That may be politically convenient for some, but it does not advance human rights. The United Kingdom is clear […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Explanation of Vote on the draft resolution for the International Covenants
Thank you, Mr. President, The UK is and has always been a committed supporter of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. These instruments are cornerstones of the international human rights framework: we take their obligations seriously, as well as their spirit into our way of […]
UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Mali
Thank you, Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom welcomes Mali’s continued engagement with the Human Rights Council and the mandate of the Independent Expert. Respect for human rights, justice and accountability is fundamental to achieving lasting security and stability, and we urge the government of Mali to maintain their engagement with the Independent Expert. The […]
Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
Tenants can now look out for new important information explaining their new rights coming on 1 May 2026 – including a ban on Section 21 'no-fault' evictions. Source link