Sarah Burton, Human Rights Lawyer, Dies at 56
Sarah Burton, a formidable human rights lawyer known for her work on the Hillsborough and Grenfell inquiries, has died aged 56. Read about her remarkable career and legacy.
Sarah Burton, a formidable human rights lawyer known for her work on the Hillsborough and Grenfell inquiries, has died aged 56. Read about her remarkable career and legacy.
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
A retired judge clarifies the ECHR's 'right to respect for family life' and reveals just 0.73% of foreign offenders successfully use it to avoid deportation. Read the facts behind the headlines.
A devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian has corrected the date of the Christchurch mosque massacre and clarified the remit of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
Guan Heng, who filmed alleged human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region, is detained by ICE and could be removed from the United States. His case highlights asylum challenges.
A Guardian reader asks why human morality remains primitive despite technological evolution. Explore the philosophical question and share your answer. Submit your thoughts to nq@theguardian.com.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces calls to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from the outgoing head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Three Uyghur brothers fled China's Xinjiang in 2013, fearing detention. Arrested in Ladakh, they've been imprisoned in India ever since, their case stuck in legal limbo.
A new Amnesty International report details alleged human rights abuses against detainees at the 'Alligator' Alcatraz facility. Read the shocking findings and calls for action.
A shocking new report details 'harrowing human rights violations' at a Florida immigration jail, including detainees shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
A 13-year-old boy has carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting dead the man convicted of murdering his family. Read the full report on the Taliban's return to brutal justice.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Venezuela suspends deportation flights after Trump's airspace warning, calling it a 'colonialist threat'. Read the latest on escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
A damning UN report accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinian detainees, including children. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes and impunity.
An in-depth investigation reveals the global crisis of women on death row, from the US to Iran, where abuse and injustice are ignored. Read their stories.
Video evidence shows two Palestinian men shot dead by Israeli forces in Jenin after appearing to surrender. Human rights groups condemn 'cold-blooded execution'.
Palestinian-American teen Mohammed Ibrahim freed after nine months in Israeli detention. Family reveals severe weight loss and scabies. Read the full story of his ordeal and ongoing concerns for Palestinian children.
Myanmar's military regime welcomes the US ending Temporary Protected Status for its citizens, a move human rights monitors call dangerous. Discover the implications.
Human rights technologist Sam Gregory joins Guardian's Scott Trust board, bringing expertise in AI, deepfakes and digital misinformation to safeguard independent journalism.
Victoria Police can conduct random searches without warrants in Melbourne CBD until May 2026, sparking human rights concerns. Learn about the controversial new powers.
Exclusive: Armed groups in Colombia are bribing and coercing children into becoming fighters, drug sellers and informants. Discover how schools like Benposta offer refuge.
Australia faces complicity in human rights abuses as its critical F-35 components enable Saudi Arabia's controversial jet fleet. Experts warn of dire consequences.
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Labour's proposed asylum reforms face fierce criticism for undermining Britain's commitment to human rights and refugee protection. Experts warn these changes could violate international law.
High Court finds UK ministers breached human rights law by segregating a prisoner with known mental health issues for over four months. Read the full ruling details.