The UK has, albeit not admittingly, attempted to palm off their international obligations upon another State. This attempt is not only non-permissible under international law but also does not relieve the UK of their obligations to the Refugee Convention, of which they are a signatory party.
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Since 2019, Iraq has been plagued by constant demonstrations and protests against corrupt governance. In responding to these protests, many claim that the Iraqi government have disregarded not only human rights, but also civil and political rights such as freedom of expression & association.
Read More »The Development of the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
As the 8th anniversary of the Yemeni Civil war approaches, hope to bring the bloody and brutal conflict to an end appears bleak. The HSC has today published an update on the situation in the country.
Read More »Muslims fear for their lives in India
If Muslims in India are not protected, they will remain in grave danger.
Read More »Iran and the (relative) calm after the storm: Where does Japan stand?
One key U.S. ally enjoys unexpectedly calm bilateral relations with Iran: Japan. This is especially the case in terms of bilateral trade relations.
Read More »The Free Russia Flag
The omission of the red stripe is a symbol of Russia without blood, war, and aggression. Promoters of the flag say the tri-color of the Russian Federation is now forever associated with war crimes and militarism.
Read More »UK Parliamentary Defence Committee publish HSC evidence on Aviation Procurement
The House of Commons Defence Committee has published the HSC's evidence to the committee's inquiry into Aviation Procurement across the UK Armed Forces. The inquiry comes in the wake of last year's publication of the UK Government's Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper.
Read More »The War in Ukraine and the Effect on Food Prices
Over the past year, food prices have been slowly on the rise. Supply chain disruption from the Covid crisis is now being compounded by the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on the global agriculture trade, with key markets now facing substantial jumps in costs.
Read More »Live Fire – An Assessment of Sri Lankan Anti-Protest Tactics: Proportionality, Necessity & Blissful Ignorance
Since early April 2022, a new wave of protests have emerged to combat increasing economic instability as well as fuel shortages and consistent power cuts.
Read More »Unfit For Trial – The Hyper-Complexity In Executing Intellectually Disabled Inmates For Drug-Related Offences in Singapore
Despite guidance, the Singaporean government failed to accede to several international and domestic provisions that place significant restrictions on the ability to execute disabled people.
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