Humanrights

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 anorexia prison protest healthcare mentalhealth eatingdisorders justice humanrights detention bail

Ruby Hamill, a 21-year-old pro-Palestine and Just Stop Oil protester, narrowly escaped death due to severe anorexia complications while incarcerated at HMP New Hall. Arrested last year after allegedly causing over £570,000 in … Read More

Saturday, August 2, 2025 van-dwelling glastonbury travellers housing discrimination humanrights council evictions accommodation prejudice

In Glastonbury, often dubbed the UK’s hippiest town, tensions surrounding the long-established van-dwelling community have escalated dramatically, highlighting issues of discrimination, unsafe living conditions, and perceived … Read More

Thursday, July 31, 2025 protest palestine arrest police raid terrorism summer2024 southwales activism humanrights

An 80-year-old woman from Wells, Somerset, had her home raided by police after being arrested at a peaceful pro-Palestine rally in Cardiff. Marianne Sorrell, a retired teacher residing in Haybridge, was among 13 protesters … Read More

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 bobvylan glastonbury palestine protest policeinvestigation freespeech controversy bbc punkrap humanrights

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have claimed they are being unfairly targeted after leading controversial chants during their performance at the Glastonbury Festival. The group faced criticism and a police investigation following … Read More

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 hongkong werahobhouse china humanrights blacklist ukpolitics diplomacy immigration parliament liberty

Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Bath, was denied entry to Hong Kong last month during a private visit to see her son and newborn grandson. Despite her repeated requests, she has yet to receive any … Read More