Category - european convention

Faith school judgement fails to consider human rights angle

staff writers — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:24:44 +0100

Supporters of inclusive schooling have expressed disappointment at a high court judgment that fails to consider seriously religious discrimination under the European Convention on Human Rights.

European convention on sex trafficking welcomed by churches

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:06:41 +0000

Church groups in Europe have welcomed the entry into force of a pan-European convention against human trafficking, and described it as a major step in ensuring the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons in Europe.

Liberty reacts with disbelief to police claims about UK torture flights

staff writers — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:00:57 +0100

Civil rights group Liberty is furious that the Association of Chief Police Officers appears to have undermined a Council of Europe statement on Britain's involvement in CIA 'torture flights'. It wants a proper investigation.

Apology for transatlantic slave trade

Press Office — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:28:00 +0000

Following London Mayor Ken Livingstone's article on the Guardian's Comment is Free web site, saying that London should

Human Trafficking and Slavery, Thought for the Day BBC Radio 4 24th January 2007

Press Office — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:04:11 +0000

The Government's announcement over human trafficking, and the celebrations to mark the

Britain to sign up to European convention on human trafficking

staff writers — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:45:03 +0000

In a move that has been welcomed by campaigners, the Prime Minister has announced that Britain will sign up to a European convention to "stamp out" human trafficking.