An update on the Employment Rights Bill
The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basis of the outcome of these discussions, the Government will now move forward on the issue of unfair dismissal protections in the Employment Rights Bill to ensure it can reach Royal Assent and keep to the Government’s published delivery […]
Historic Renters’ Rights Act becomes law
Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England Landmark legislation will abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, ending a practice that has threatened thousands of renters with homelessness The Act will rebalance landlord-tenant relations across England as part of the government’s Plan for Change England’s […]
The United Kingdom will not waver in its defence of human rights: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee
This year, as we mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, we reflect on the enduring relevance of the UN Charter and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to its three founding pillars: peace and security, human rights, and development. The United Kingdom has always been a strong and principled supporter of the UN Human Rights […]
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Haiti
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Haiti. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. Source link
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus
While we welcome the recent release of some political prisoners in Belarus, we remain gravely concerned. As the Group of Experts has highlighted, the regime continues to violate human rights on a systematic scale through arbitrary arrests, widespread repression, and the silencing of dissent. Dissidents, civil society activists, journalists, human rights defenders and lawyers are […]
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi
UK Statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi. Delivered at the 60th HRC in Geneva. Source link
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. Source link