Iran’s missile testing and supposed nuclear ambitions have been big news lately. You could even hear special audio of the sound of the Iranian missile actually blasting off on radio news programmes this week! It sounded … well, like a missile blasting off. However, there’s another story the Iranian authorities are less keen to get out. That’s the one about how they hang child offenders (those less than 18 at the time of the alleged offence) in defiance of international law. Iran’s got nearly ... Read Full Story
On Wednesday, MPs will make a crucial decision that could undermine the basic human rights of everyone in the UK.“42 Days – who likes it and who doesn’t” is the talk of the media right now. They’re referring, of course, to the government’s plans to give police the power to lock people up for 42 days – six weeks – without even charging them with anything. Last week John Major waded in; then the Guardian has found that senior police figures have reservations; the Times says the public like it b... Read Full Story
Monday 19 May, about 100 world leaders will head to Dublin to kick-start a conference that could bring the world one step closer to the end of the use of cluster bombs in warfare. From 19 – 30 May, representatives from about 100 countries – including the UK – will meet to finalise the text of an international cluster munitions treaty. This treaty, which will hopefully be signed in November of this year, will see the banning of cluster bombs. This would be a really significant step and a reall... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Human Rights". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your... Read Full Story
Have you herd about this idea of holding people without charge for up to two months? What do you think of it? Surely it's a good idea if helps to get criminals, terrorists or other dangerous people off our streets, or is it?The last I herd is Great Britain is a free country. We are all free to do as we please as long as we keep our behaviour within the law. One of the fundamental aspects of freedom is the principal of Innocent until proven guilty. If you accuse me of breaking the law it i... Read Full Story
There are six British residents among the 400+ Guantanamo Bay detainees. They are still being held illegally, without charge, without trial, without legal council and under threat of torture. It is surly unacceptable that people can still be treated like that in this day and age. If the prisoners were to be charged, tried and convicted, then they could be held for as long as the law says is appropriate. Few of the inmates of Guantanamo Bay have been formally charged or have any hope of a fair... Read Full Story
