As stated by Professor Rosa Freedman, human rights belong to all people by virtue of them being human this is the first core principle of the UDHR. Yet more than…Read More >
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Human rights around the world – here’s what we need to do.
Today is Human Rights Day; a day designated by the United Nations to draw attention to the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. That Declaration set out 30 fundamental rights…Read More >
Patchwork EU Member State laws hamper free movement for ‘rainbow families’
When same-sex couples and their children cross borders within the EU, established legal ties can cease to exist, benefits can disappear, and some children cannot get citizenship and are left…Read More >
The Hamlyn Lecture: The Age of Common Law and the Age of Statute
The Hamlyn Lecture will be delivered by Professor Sir John Baker (St Catherine’s College Cambridge) on the subject of the history of English Law. It will be followed by a…Read More >
Children challenging world leaders for inaction on climate change won’t win, but they will put the spotlight on climate justice
Greta Thunberg and 15 other children are legally challenging world leaders for violating their children’s rights by failing to act on climate change. Sarah Harrop sat down with Human Rights Law…Read More >
Research bites lunchtime talk: Priority setting in the NHS (Professor Chris Newdick, School of Law)
For patients who are chronically or terminally ill, access to ‘last chance’ treatments can seem like a lottery. Professor Newdick’s advice as member of an independent inquiry committee has helped…Read More >
