Raab’s human rights reforms criticised as a government ‘power grab’
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has proposed changes to the Human Rights Act that would make it much harder for “serious criminals” to escape deportation. As part of a new “bill of rights” which Raab seeks to establish, those who have commited certain offences would be unable to call on the “right to a family life”, article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
Biden’s ‘Summit for Democracy’ an arrogant display of American exceptionalism
On the 9th and 10th of December, US President Joe Biden held a virtual “summit for democracy”, which was sold on the themes of “defending against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and promoting respect for human rights”
The High Court has ruled that Assange can be extradited
Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, the High Court has ruled, as it overturned an earlier judgement and provoked condemnation from activists
Plans for Cambo oil field on hold for now…
Last week Shell announced they were to withdraw from Cambo proposals due to supposed issues around the economic justification of the project. Today, another key partner, Siccar Point Energy, announced it would also be pulling out from the project, which sits approximately 125km northwest of the Shetland Isles
Tory Borders Bill passes in Commons, threatening rights of millions
The Tory government’s Nationality and Borders Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons
Predictive models: The future of policing?
Several freedom of information (FOI) requests have shown that a number of police forces across the country are using crime prediction software or predictive policing models
Socialist Xiomara Castro wins clear victory in Honduran general election
Twelve years of right-wing rule have come to an end for Honduras, following the election of socialist Xiomara Castro as president last week. The incumbent National Party lost the presidency to Castro, candidate for the Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre)
Manchester students begin occupation protest in solidarity with striking staff
Students at the University of Manchester, including members of the YCL, have launched an occupation protest in solidarity with University and College Union strikes. This follows years of falling pay, overworking, and casualisation for higher education staff
Barbados ditches Queen in favour of becoming a republic
Today, on the 55th anniversary of the island’s Independence Day, Barbados declared they would formally be ending the reign of Queen Elizabeth as their head of state, and become the world’s newest republic
Housing charities warn of impact of climate change on homeless people
Housing charities have warned that homeless people and those in poor housing are at increasing risk of the effects of climate change in the UK
