The presumption of innocence is one of the most important principles of the modern human rights system, playing a critical role in safeguarding the rights of a person facing criminal proceedings.
The Spanish National High Criminal Court has acquitted six youngsters from 'Straight Edge Madrid’, an anarchist vegan group, of an offence of encouragement of terrorism. The group had published messages on Facebook,...
Have you heard of Edward Snowden or Chelsea Manning? Have you heard of the Iraq War military leaks or the Panama Papers?
The European Commission has presented two concept papers to create “centres” in Europe and “platforms” in Africa with the ultimate goal from preventing people from risking their lives by crossing the Mediterranean by boat.
If you’re stranded at sea, which would you prefer: a life vest, or a postcard? Italy’s new government doesn’t really care, because its position on migration is clear.
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As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
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The "government contract" drafted by the 5-Star Movement and the League includes a reform of the statute of limitations. The Italian government intends to suspend the statute of limitation in certain circumstances, so...
Some 800 people have tried to enter Spain by storming a border fence that separates Morocco and the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The incident occurred on Thursday, just as the Spanish prime minister, Pedro...
CIVICUS Monitor update on Belgium - July 2018
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