Tag: Human Rights
Court rules UK's DNA records breach human rights
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Britain's practice of keeping DNA samples from people with no criminal convictions is a breach of their human rights.[MORE]
Darfur genocide continues: ICC prosecutor
Sudan's government is still supporting genocide in Darfur through actions including rape and holding up humanitarian aid, the International Criminal Court prosecutor says.[MORE]
Former world leaders pressure UN chief to act on Burma
More than 100 former presidents and prime ministers from around the world have written to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, urging him to go to Burma to press for the release of political prisoners.[MORE]
Mugabe critic wins art prize
Zimbabwean playwright Cont Mhlanga, who has challenged President Robert Mugabe's rule throughout his career, has been awarded a new prize celebrating the role the arts can play in promoting human rights.[MORE]
Principle and pragmatism in anti-terrorism legislation
It is frequently said that terrorism is not new and that it is "just like any other crime". As a matter of degree, this is certainly not so.[MORE]
UN Human Rights Council to probe DR Congo violations
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session this week to probe alleged violations including killings in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN spokesman said.[MORE]
Both DR Congo sides accused of human rights abuse
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, says both government forces and the rebels they have been fighting in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo have committed serious human rights abuses.[MORE]
Vic judge praises Obama position on Guantanamo
A Victorian Supreme Court Justice says he is pleased to hear that US President-elect Barack Obama intends to close the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, partly to restore the reputation of the United States.[MORE]
The undignified years
Under the Howard government, short-term political gains conquered key aspects of liberalism and individual rights were denied at levels far surpassing administrative prudence.[MORE]
Serious rights abuses committed in DR Congo conflict: UN
Government and rebel armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have committed serious human right abuses including mass killings, rape and torture, according to a new UN report.[MORE]
China dismisses UN report on torture
China has dismissed a UN report on allegations of widespread torture in the country, accusing those who compiled it of using false information.[MORE]
UN calls for China torture probe
A UN body has expressed deep concern over allegations of widespread torture in China and called on the country to fully probe rights abuses.[MORE]
Burmese comedian jailed for 45 years
Burma's most popular comedian has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.[MORE]
Report hints at human rights violations in Russia-Georgia conflict
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Amnesty International says that all parties in the Russia-Georgia conflict may have committed serious violations of human rights.[MORE]
Bemax mum about ship pay row
Mining company Bemax Resources says it will not comment about a ship carrying its cargo with a crew that has not been paid.[MORE]
China flags human rights action plan
China is to introduce what it calls a human rights action plan over the next two years. [MORE]
Dodson to get international peace prize
Prominent Western Australian Indigenous leader Pat Dodson will be awarded an international peace prize this week for his advocacy of Indigenous people's human rights.[MORE]
Security crackdown for Palm Is police bravery awards
Security is expected to be tight today in Townsville, in north Queensland, as 22 police officers are presented with bravery awards for their courage during the 2004 Palm Island riot. [MORE]
13yo 'adulterer' stoned to death: Amnesty
The human rights group Amnesty International says a girl stoned to death in southern Somalia earlier this week was only 13 years old.[MORE]
Rights group urges Govt to oppose Bali bombers' execution
Civil liberty groups are pressuring the Federal Government to oppose the execution of the Bali bombers.[MORE]
Ex-Guantanamo inmate to lead Al Jazeera watchdog
Al Jazeera television has announced the launch of its own rights watchdog to be headed by its cameraman Sami al-Haj, who spent six years at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay.[MORE]
Canberra remand centres 'at breaking capacity'
ACT Human Rights Commissioner Dr Helen Watchirs will inspect Canberra's overcrowded remand centres.[MORE]
Lawyer prepares UN case against intervention
An Indigenous leader from central Australia has asked a human rights lawyer to take a case against the federal intervention to the United Nations.[MORE]
Risdon inmate sues Government
An inmate at Hobart's Risdon jail is suing the Tasmanian Government over living conditions that he claims breach human rights.[MORE]
Immigration officials who breached rights 'should face action'
A former human rights commissioner says Immigration Department officials who breached human rights under the Howard government need to face disciplinary action. [MORE]
