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Rwanda deportation flights 'delayed until September' as Tories slug it out over leader

Despite a delay to court proceedings, the Home Office today declined to rule out attempting to put asylum seekers on flights to central Africa - although government insiders say there is "zero chance" of this happening

Daily Mirror

What is the European Convention on Human Rights? Robert Jenrick says UK should leave the treaty

The current favourite to be Tory leader blames the pact for stopping Britain from being able to cut illegal immigration

Evening Standard

ECHR rules Greece guilty of pushing back boat carrying migrants

The 16 survivors appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against Greece

The Independent UK

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European court tells Russia to ensure two Britons do not face death penalty

The European Court of Human Rights issues said on Thursday it had issued interim measures to instruct Russia to ensure the death penalty on two Britons who were captured after fighting for Ukraine was not carried out.

Reuters

Ukraine’s richest man sues Russia for damages after invasion hits his businesses

Ukraine’s richest man is suing Russia for damages to make up for the billions he says his businesses have lost since the invasion.

Evening Standard

Ukraine's richest man sues Russia at Europe's top human rights court

Ukraine's richest man filed a lawsuit against Russia at Europe’s top human rights court on Monday, seeking compensation over what he has said are billions of dollars in business losses since Russia's invasion.

Reuters

Why is Boris Johnson in Rwanda?

The Prime Minister will meet with the Prince of Wales after Charles was reported as branding the relocation scheme ‘appalling’.

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Ukraine, in symbolic move, files European court case against Russia

Ukraine, in a symbolic move, on Thursday said it had formally filed a case against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights to end "the mass and gross human rights violations" by Moscow's forces during the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

‘Unethical and racist’: Parliamentarians from across Europe hit out at Boris Johnson’s Rwanda plan

UK breaches of international rules will be exploited by Russia, MPs warn

The Independent UK

Why UK approach to replacing the Human Rights Act is just as worrying as the replacement itself

The Human Rights Act 1998 came into force just over 20 years ago in October 2000, vastly improving protections for human rights in common law, statute, EU and international law. Now, justice secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed plans to replace it with a UK bill of rights.

The Conversation

UK unveils plans to override European rights court after Rwanda spat

The UK government has said it will introduce legislation allowing it to ignore certain European Court of Human Rights decisions after a judge in Strasbourg blocked flights removing asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale

Boris Johnson to head to Rwanda – but won't address his deportation policy

BORIS Johnson is to head to Rwanda – but he will avoid facing up to his Government’s much-criticised policy on deporting asylum seekers to the…

The National (Scotland)

If it’s not the asylum seeker policy, why is Boris Johnson in Rwanda?

The Prime Minister will meet with the Prince of Wales after Charles was reported as branding the relocation scheme ‘appalling’.

The Independent UK

Prince Charles is attending his first CHOGM as future Commonwealth head, but the UK's Rwanda deal could make it awkward

Inspired by Australia, the United Kingdom is trying to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for offshore processing. Prince Charles is reportedly opposed to the idea, and it could make this week's Commonwealth leaders meeting in Rwanda uncomfortable for the future king.

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The Independent UK

New asylum seekers still being locked up for removal to Rwanda despite questions over legality of policy

Exclusive: Ministers accused of being ‘untethered from any sense of morality or legality’ as government continues to detain people under policy that may be ruled unlawful next month

Evening Standard

What is the British Bill of Rights that would replace the Human Rights Act?

The government says the UK would remain committed to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Should we be worried about new ‘bill of rights’?

The Government has officially announced its proposals to replace the Human Rights Act in the UK with a new bill of rights.

The Independent UK

Bill of Rights ‘shocking and unnecessary’, warns Scottish Government minister

The proposed legislation was published by UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

UK plans to rewrite human rights law; critics cry foul

The British government has unveiled plans for a Bill of Rights it says will strengthen free speech and the power of Parliament

The Independent UK

Julian Assange: Priti Patel’s extradition order shows government’s ‘totalitarian bent’, says wife

Decision to send Wikileaks founder to US part of push to ‘weaken’ civil liberties, says Stella Moris

The National (Scotland)

Labour peer slams 'shameful' Tories for ignoring Scotland in human rights plot

THE UK Government is accused of showing a “shameful” disregard for Scotland as it moves to “ransack” human rights.

Reuters

Britain will stay in European human rights court, says minister

Britain will remain under the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, days after the court blocked the government's move to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Violated Rights of Syrian Refugee by Expelling Him, Says ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Turkey had unlawfully repatriated a Syrian refugee after forcing him to sign a document that said he was returning voluntarily. The Strasbourg-based court ordered Turkey to pay around 12,250 euros ($12,940) including costs and expenses to Muhammad Fawzi Akkad,…

ABC News

Julian Assange is facing extradition to the US, so will Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervene?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will not be pressured into publicly intervening in the Julian Assange extradition case, despite international law experts arguing that direct involvement by Australia would carry "significant" diplomatic sway.

The Independent UK

UK to ask European Court of Human Rights to reconsider Rwanda flight decision

The expected first flight in the controversial policy was grounded on June 14.

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