Essay: Illegal immigration bill does more than ‘push the boundaries’ of international law
HELEN O’NIONS, an associate professor at Nottingham Law School, argues – in an article first published on The Conversation – that the new bill “rides roughshod” over domestic law, common law and the UK’s international human rights obligations…
HUMAN RIGHTS: PETITION TABLED IN PARLIAMENT CALLS FOR REJECTION OF NATIONAL ACT
DAVID ADAMS reports…
Australian Christian Lobby to continue campaign despite recommendations for a national Human Rights Act
The Australian Christian Lobby will continue its campaign against the introduction of a national Human Rights Act despite the recommendations of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee that such an act be introduced. Chaired by Father Frank Brennan, the committee last week handed down its report in which it recommended that Australia adopt a national […]
ESSAY: WHY A CHARTER IS NOT THE BE-WAY TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS
In an address given to the National Human Rights Consultation, JIM WALLACE, managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, argues against proposals for a new national Human Rights Act or Charter…
HUMAN RIGHTS: PROPOSALS FOR NEW ACT SPARK FIERCE DEBATE
DAVID ADAMS reports …