Human Rights Law 
Human rights complaint over Montreal girl forced off bus – ca.news.yahoo.com
Brady Donahue, a law intern with the CRARR … she hopes the transit authority will create a sensitivity program for its employees. The Quebec Human Rights Commission (CDPDJ) will now review the case and decide whether to hold a hearing.
Human rights complaint over Montreal girl forced off bus – CBC
Brady Donahue, a law intern with the CRARR … she hopes the transit authority will create a sensitivity program for its employees. The Quebec Human Rights Commission (CDPDJ) will now review the case and decide whether to hold a hearing.
UN Human Rights Committee calls for widespread institutional reform in the Maldives – Minivan News
Laws, like government, should be based on the will of the … The UNHRC called for the government to establish an independent commission of inquiry to investigate “all human rights violations, including torture that took place in the State party … Continue reading
UN human rights chief calls on Syrian parties to abide by int’l laws, protect civilians – Xinhua News Agency
GENEVA, July 27 (Xinhua) — United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Friday urged the Syrian government and the armed opposition to abide by obligations under international laws and protect civilians. Pillay expressed deep concerns …
Ghana: What’s Making Human Rights News in Ghana This Week? – AllAfrica.com
However, oftentimes major human rights issues remain unexplored … of mistaken beliefs about the death penalty held by members of the public, which will act as a hindrance in their ability to make an informed choice. Specifically, it is believed … Continue reading
Police human rights adviser named – Google
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has appointed its new human rights adviser. Alyson Kilpatrick is experienced in human rights law and has represented a range of clients across public authorities, the voluntary sector and charities. Her term will last up … Continue reading
U.N. rights chief urges Syria fighters to spare civilians – Reuters
in violation of international law. Pillay called for an investigation by independent experts into the incidents, echoing an appeal by Human Rights Watch. The New York-based group on Friday quoted “Samir”, an inmate in Homs central prison …
Police human rights adviser named – bournelocal.co.uk
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has appointed its new human rights adviser. Alyson Kilpatrick is experienced in human rights law and has represented a range of clients across public authorities, the voluntary sector and charities. Her term will last up … Continue reading
Treatment breaches human rights law – qt.com.au
THE Federal Government’s treatment of suspected underage people smugglers has breached international human rights law, the nation’s human rights commissioner said on Friday. Outgoing Australian Human Rights Commission president Catherine Branson, QC, made …
Syria: Inmate Describes Fatal Assault on Prisoners – Human Rights Watch
Security forces, including prison guards, should abide by the United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, Human Rights Watch said. The principles call upon law enforcement officials to …
