Derogation from A Non-Derogable Right? Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, Immigration and the British Government

March 2, 2003

In an increasingly globalised world, where law is seen as the principal carrier of the few values still shared by diverse nations, it is ironic that the UK Government is undermining its commitment…

Azerbaijan and the Hijab Ban: A new Kemalist nightmare?

February 8, 2003

A background briefing on human rights violations in Azerbaijan.

Uzbekistan – Torture, the Language of Repression

January 13, 2003

IHRC is deeply concerned at the severity of the political repression in Uzbekistan.

IHRC Newsletter 2002

November 17, 2002

An outline of IHRC’s work over the last year. With details of how to get involved.

British Satellite News: Muslims Consider Hidden Victims of September 11

September 11, 2002

Research conducted by the Islamic Human Rights Commission says that the surge in anti-Muslim activity following September 11 should be met with anti-discrimination legislation in the UK to protect the Muslim community.

The International Criminal Court and Possible US Prosecution

July 11, 2002

Perpetrators safe in the knowledge that the international community will not bring them to account have committed some of the worst crimes of modern times.

Emergency Legislation Violates Human Rights Standards

January 1, 2002

Home Secretary David Blunkett is taking steps to introduce emergency legislation as a result of the atrocities of September 11. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill includes measures to detain terrorist suspects indefinitely without trial.

Administration of Afghanistan

December 21, 2001

With the overthrow of the Taliban regime, the fate of war-torn Afghanistan hangs in the balance. The four Afghan factions, the Northern Alliance, the Pakistan-based Peshawar Front, the Iran-backed Cyprus Group, and the Rome Process representing former Ki