United Kingdom
The UK left the European Union in January 2020, following a three-year process that caused deep strain to the country’s politics and constitution in ways that put the institutions that protect human rights at risk. It is also unclear to what extent EU law-derived human rights protections will be maintained post-departure, including for EU citizens resident in the UK. On the domestic front, a growing reliance on food banks is linked to austerity budget cuts and a welfare system overhaul that undermine the rights of the poorest families. The government refused in 2019 to order a fresh public inquiry into alleged UK complicity in rendition and torture.
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UK: Children in England Going Hungry with Schools Shut
Uneven UK Approach for Covid-19 Doesn’t Guarantee Children’s Right to Food
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UK: No-Deal Brexit Risks Hunger for Poorest
Government Failing to Take Adequate Steps to Ensure Right to Food
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News
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UK’s New Human Rights Sanctions Offer Tool to Curb Abuse
Consistent Approach to Rights Needed in UK Foreign Policy
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Caribbean British Community Owed More Than Gratitude
Members of the Windrush Generation Yet to Receive Justice
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New Guide Gives Good Advice on Interviewing Rape Survivors
UK Program Behind the Guide Needs Better Strategy to End Rape During Wartime
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Court Corrects Flaw in UK’s Automated Benefits System
Ruling a Victory for Claimants’ Rights, but Problems Remain
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An Unexpected Hero Takes Aim at UK Child Hunger
Football Star’s Free School Meals Campaign Should Spur Wider Change
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Is the UK Finally Standing Up for Hong Kong?
After Years of Weak Rhetoric, London Signals Firmer Policy Towards Beijing
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For UK, Tackling Racial Injustice Should Begin at Home
Greater Efforts Needed to Address Discriminatory Policies
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To Be a Force for Good, the UK Should Work With Others
The UK is inconsistent in its commitment to human rights. If we truly want to be a force for good in this world, greater cooperation is vital
