19 articles on this subject, from across the site.
IPP sentences, introduced in 2005, allowed indefinite imprisonment based on dangerousness. Parliament abolished the system in 2012 but left existing sentences intact. Nearly 900 people remain imprisoned, some decades beyond their original tariff.
Five high-profile ECHR rulings have sparked accusations of judicial activism and bias, raising questions about whether the court imposes progressive values on member states or protects fundamental rights.
The European Court of Human Rights faces criticism over political influence and judicial activism, but has no credible evidence of systematic corruption, bribery or fraud.
Prenatal screening is improving, gene therapy offers alternatives to termination, and public opinion varies by country. Disability rights advocates worry selective abortion may devalue disabled lives, whilst others emphasise parental choice.
Saddam Hussein's execution resulted from complex political, economic and military factors including WMD claims, oil interests, regional opposition and documented human rights abuses rather than any single piece of knowledge.
The ECHR operates independently on judicial matters but reports to the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, which supervises whether member states comply with the Court's judgments.
Sending UK prisoners to Rwanda raises complex legal, human rights, logistical and diplomatic questions. It would require new treaties, safeguards against poor conditions, secure transport systems and careful diplomatic handling.
Explores hypothetical strategies including family planning, women's education, financial incentives, voluntary programmes and sustainable development to achieve a global population below 500 million.
Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in the 19th century and returned to China in 1997 under 'one country, two systems'. Concerns have grown about eroding autonomy since the 2020 National Security Law.
China's actions towards Uighurs in Xinjiang stem from security concerns, ethnic tensions, assimilation policies, mass surveillance, forced labour allegations, and geopolitical factors.
The Uighurs are a Turkic ethnic group in northwest China with thousands of years of history and distinct cultural traditions. They face international concern over allegations of human rights abuses by Chinese authorities, including detention and cultural restrictions.
Israel's creation in 1948 and subsequent wars transformed land ownership in Gaza and the West Bank, with ongoing disputes over settlements, confiscation and military control.
Examines arguments that euthanasia could reduce end-of-life healthcare costs, alongside ethical concerns about patient autonomy, coercion and whether palliative care investment offers a better approach.
An analysis of hypothetical benefits of legalised euthanasia in the UK, including patient autonomy, relief of suffering, and potential cost savings, alongside recognition of ongoing ethical and legal concerns.
An examination of the ethical, legal and societal concerns raised by proposals for mandatory euthanasia for those aged 80 and over, and alternatives focused on palliative care and patient choice.
The article examines competing arguments on euthanasia: supporters emphasise patient autonomy and relief from suffering, whilst opponents raise concerns about sanctity of life and potential abuse.
Explores why claims of male superiority contradict human rights principles, how social constructs perpetuate gender stereotypes, and why gender equality benefits society.
The death penalty debate centres on deterrence and justice against risks of wrongful execution, systemic bias, and human rights concerns. Evidence on deterrence is disputed.
The UK's abolition of capital punishment strengthened human rights protections, improved fairness in criminal justice, reduced crime without increase, and enhanced Britain's international moral authority on justice.
