United Kingdom: Human Rights

Survivors of the Nottingham Attacks have endured not only life-changing physical and psychological injuries but also systemic failures across multiple public bodies meant to protect them. Following the conclusion of hearings at the Nottingham Public Inquiry, their legal representative details how warning signs were missed, coordination between agencies failed, and survivors were treated as an afterthought in the aftermath.

The circumstances surrounding Henry's death are deeply tragic. Alongside the profound loss suffered by his family, the case has generated significant public concern because of allegations...

In finding that it was in accordance with the law, the judgment gives helpful guidance on what framework and safeguards might be required for future use of AI by public authorities where broad discretionary powers are involved.

On 14 January 2026, the UK High Court ruled that claims against Dyson relating to alleged human rights abuses in its global supply chain will proceed to a liability trial in England in April 2027.

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"What is our problem with compliance risk assessments? Why do we struggle with them and once they are done, why don't we use them effectively?"

On July 3, 2025, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ("Court") issued its Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 ("Opinion"), setting out the specific obligations of states to address the climate crisis from a human...

The ICJ's advisory opinion clarifies states' legal obligations to combat climate change, potentially increasing climate-related litigation and regulatory scrutiny for businesses...

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its landmark Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change, a defining moment in the legal response to the climate crisis.