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Plus, how western companies in Myanmar stay out of human rights debates
Justice Dove rejects legal challenge brought against UK government over cotton imports but makes damning assessment
Activists say response to Edwin Chiloba’s death highlights struggle in many countries to achieve equal rights
Legal definition of ‘serious disruption’ to be broadened, allowing police to act earlier against demonstrations
People smuggler who escaped from an Ethiopian courthouse is recaptured in Sudan and extradited to UAE
Despite ESG push, firms continue to compete to work for authoritarian states with records of human rights abuses
Head of country’s main doctors’ union sentenced after calling for investigation of chemical weapons allegations
Environmental group says it will instead organise large public demonstrations
Former leader faces up to 33 years in prison after being deposed in a military coup in 2021
There is growing concern that the country’s immigration system is exposing migrant workers to abuse
Transparency campaigners call on politicians to ensure they raise ‘very serious human rights issues’
Ban on sex outside marriage disturbs rights advocates while angering conservative groups
‘Global Magnitsky’ act used for first time on Nasdaq-listed group to give investors time to unwind holdings
Parliament approves changes that also outlaw sex outside marriage
US employers are seeking multidisciplinary legal advice on complex matters — from abortion access to racial equity audits
Foxconn plant workers tell FT of chaos that reveals Apple’s vulnerabilities to Chinese manufacturing shocks
Charles Michel highlights availability of vaccines amid backlash in China over zero-Covid policy
FT correspondent Simeon Kerr on how hosting the tournament has forced the Gulf state to reckon with its troubling human rights record
Justice secretary tells MPs ‘time is right’ for Human Rights Act replacement despite criticism
Netherlands says warning of yellow cards for captains forces rethink
Lawyers say Dominic Raab’s replacement for the Human Rights Act risks undermining UK’s reputation
A tainted tournament can still drive positive change through the scrutiny it brings
Western capitals should use diplomatic and economic leverage with President Sisi
Law enforcement set up posts to help citizens with paperwork and press fugitives to return
Western officials have concerns over multinational force’s ability to communicate to de-escalate security incidents
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