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Challenges in using data across government
The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report examining how government uses data to implement its policies and reform public services.
New ILO global treaty to control violence against workers
A new International Labour Organization (ILO) global treaty adopted on 21 June, 2019 will improve protections for workers facing violence and harassment.
The housing crisis: UK refugees and asylum seekers
In this article, Eleri Griffiths explores the reality for refugees who survive the UK asylum process, how to help them with housing, and dismantles misconceptions about why refugees are here in the UK.
Court of Appeal: UK to stop arms export to Saudi Arabia
Today (20th June) the UK Court of Appeal has ruled the UK arms export to Saudi Arabia to be illegal, after an extended court case evidencing that Saudi arms enable the ongoing violence in Yemen.
Kevin Cunnington to take on new International Government Services role
Head of Government Digital Service, Kevin Cunnington will take on new role promoting government services around the world.
UK immigration: Time to abandon the Conservative target
In this article, Sophie Barrett-Brown and Miglena Ilieva from Laura Devine Solicitors discuss attitudes to immigration in Britain and how the Conservative Party has failed to enforce their reductions.
Sudan has shutdown the internet to stop protests
Sudan’s ongoing internet shutdown is a gross violation of human rights and should be lifted immediately, along with stopping ongoing violent attacks against protesters.
Violent police force against Hong Kong protesters
In Hong Kong, protesters who are fighting the implementation of an Extradition law have faced violent police force.
Jail sentences for miscarriages in Honduras
Abortion is illegal in all circumstances, including rape and incest, whilst women are currently facing serious jail time for miscarriages in Honduras.
Changing the face of local government with digital transformation
Jonathan Sharp, Director, Britannic Technologies highlights how digital transformation has the power to change the face of local government.
Russia uses prohibited weapons on Syrian civilians
The Russian-Syrian joint military operation has used internationally banned and other indiscriminate weapons in unlawful attacks on Syrian civilians in the northwest, in recent weeks.
Brexit to change point and identity of UK parliament
MPs need to make sure that Parliament is ready to take on new functions to be ready for a post-Brexit reality which changes the identity of UK parliament.
The 2019 war crimes of Myanmar in Rakhine State
The Myanmar military has continued to commit war crimes in 2019 within the Rakhine State, according to evidence published by Amnesty in an extensive report.
Adults fear new porn ban will put them at risk of identity theft
The fear of identity theft when entering personal details online is of paramount concern for UK adults, according to research conducted ahead of the new government porn ban.
What is next for the abortion ban in Northern Ireland?
Whilst Ireland voted one year ago to repeal abortion, the abortion ban in Northern Ireland remains one of the strictest and most criticised in the modern world: What should happen next?
Right to Rent Scheme enables discrimination in the UK
In this article, Hal Fish from The Immigration Advice Service illuminates how racism and xenophobia in the UK is worsened by the Right to Rent Scheme.
Brunei: New report on abusive penal code
Brunei should immediately repeal its abusive penal code, which violates a range of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today.
US Congress approves landmark LGBTQ rights bill
On the 17th May, The U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-173 to approve the Equality Act that would give landmark federal protection to LGBTQ individuals despite opposition in the White House.
Businesses in the dark over government reforms of apprenticeship levy
New research found that only 18% of businesses surveyed are aware of the Government changes to the apprenticeship levy system that came into force on 1 April 2019.
Albinos in Malawi are attacked and killed for body parts
Malawi’s elections will take place in the context of longstanding criminal justice failures and widespread impunity for the killing of Albinos in Malawi, Amnesty International said.
