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The Power of Education in Promoting Human Rights – Empowering Generations for a Just Future

In this blog, we explore the importance of learning about human rights and the significance of teaching young people about these principles from a young age. Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections to which every individual is entitled, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Happy Third Birthday to the Open Justice Court of Protection Project

Originally posted on Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection:
By Celia Kitzinger, Gill Loomes-Quinn, Claire Martin and Kirsty Stuart, 15 June 2023 Three years ago today, on 15th?June 2020, Celia and Gill launched the Open Justice Court of Protection Project, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.? It was born of our passionate…

Highlighting 3 Stories of Human Rights Abuses

This article sheds light on the pervasive issue of human rights abuses worldwide, where individual liberties are continuously suppressed and violated. It highlights specific stories of individuals facing immense challenges due to their activism or dissent against oppressive regimes. From Eduardo Peres Alberto in Angola, who endures death threats and persecution for leading a strike, to Guillermo Zárraga in Venezuela, unjustly detained under false charges and subjected to inhumane conditions, and the thousands of Belarusian citizens suffering arbitrary detention and physical abuse for opposing the government.

The Misnomer About ‘Free Speech’

In this thought-provoking blog post, the notion of “freedom of speech” is explored and challenged. While many people claim to have an unrestricted right to say whatever they want, this article delves into the legal complexities surrounding freedom of speech in the UK. By dissecting the various rights encompassed within this concept, such as freedom of expression, thought, conscience, religion, assembly, and association, the limitations and responsibilities associated with each are revealed.

Striking a Balance – Nurturing Religious Freedom but Retaining Secularism

This article explores the delicate task of finding a balance between religious freedom and secularism withnin education. Discover the importance of promoting critical thinking, scientific literacy, and respect for human rights while respecting individual beliefs. Read about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the need to prepare children for an inclusive and diverse society.

Arrest Warrant Issued Against Putin: Understanding the ICC and Its Role in Ukraine

The article reports on the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, in connection with the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The ICC alleges that both are responsible for war crimes involving the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia, with Putin allegedly bearing individual criminal responsibility. The article discusses the specific offences created by the Rome Statute that both Putin and Lvova-Belova are alleged to have committed, and the challenges in enforcing the warrants, given Putin’s position as President and Russia’s disregard for international law.

Shooting a Welshman and Wearing Armour in Parliament: Uncovering Legal Myths and Odd Laws That Are Still on the Statute Books

This article debunks four of the most common legal myths and legends and highlights four laws that may seem bizarre or ridiculous but still actually exist.