Politicians and campaigners mark Human Rights Day
News Article 10 December 2003
Britain has marked Human Rights Day by ratifying the optional protocol to the United Nations Convention Against Torture.
Fine defaulters to escape jail terms
News Article 12 November 2003
Fine defaulters north of the border will not face custodial sentences under plans published by the Scottish Executive.
DPP slams media over prosecutions
Press Review 3 November 2003
High Court rejects terror suspects' appeal
News Article 29 October 2003
Judges have rejected an appeal by 10 anti-terror suspects being held without charge.
Government rules out privacy law
Press Review 15 October 2003
Court challenge to police powers
Press Review 3 October 2003
Straw defends UK human rights commitment
News Article 18 September 2003
Jack Straw has reaffirmed Britain's commitment to human rights.
Anonymity for rape suspects backed
Press Review 8 September 2003
Special Branch exposed
Press Review 2 September 2003
US 'sets bad human rights example'
News Article 19 August 2003
The treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo bay could lead to human rights abuses by other countries, a leading campaign group has warned.
Leslie case prompts call for reform
Press Review 1 August 2003
Blunkett pledges to defend homeowners
News Article 29 July 2003
Burglars who are attacked by their victims will not be allowed to sue for damages, the home secretary has announced.
Secret evidence system set for overhaul
Press Review 23 July 2003
Youth clampdown 'breaches human rights'
News Article 18 July 2003
Campaigners have warned that government plans to clamp down on unruly youngsters could breach human rights laws.
Holyrood anger at supreme court move
Press Review 2 July 2003
