European rights body urges UK ministers to review protest laws

EU commissioner raises alarm over UK human rights

In two letters published on Tuesday, the European Council Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concerns around UK human rights, its recent policing of pro-Palestine protests, and its rollback of transgender rights. In a letter to the UK secretary of state, Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty raised alarm over heightened policing of pro-Palestine protests, “especially following the proscription” of Palestine Action as terrorist organization. He ex…

Shabana Mahmood says rights watchdog undermines UK case to stay in ECHR

The Council of Europe had criticised the government’s stance on transgender rights and said that banning Palestine Action may breach the freedom of peaceful assembly

European human rights watchdog triggers row with Government over warnings

Michael O’Flaherty published letters raising concerns over the treatment of transgender people and policing protests in the UK.The European human righ ...

European watchdog warns over trans rights and policing of protests

Michael O’Flaherty warned of a tendency to see human rights of different groups as a ‘zero-sum game’.

European rights body urges UK ministers to review protest laws

The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner warns the government about policing of demonstrations.

UK Commissioner Champions Human Rights in Policing Protests and Safeguarding Trans Communities

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has issued a robust statement addressing ongoing concerns in the United Kingdom regarding the policing of protests and the treatment of transgender individuals. Highlighting recent incidents and systemic challenges, the Commissioner called for urgent reforms to ensure that law enforcement respects human rights standards while managing demonstrations, as [...]