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The UK welcomed acceptance of our recommendations on human trafficking, truth and reconciliation, and commitment for impartial investigations into violations and abuses, whilst noting concern at continued internal displacem…
The UK welcomed Brunei’s acceptance of our recommendation to strengthen measures to investigate, prosecute and punish those responsible for modern slavery offences, and ensure adequate victim protection and care.
The UK welcomed DPRK's engagement with the UPR process, however expressed concerns by the lack of participation in other UN Human Rights mechanisms and ongoing reports of human rights violations.
Two suppliers of the antidepressant, nortriptyline, have admitted illegally sharing information in order to keep prices up.
Twelve new renewable energy projects have won Contracts for Difference - enough to power over seven million homes at record low costs
Company directors sentenced in court for illegal waste operation
Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler will discuss strengthening ties with the region, the role of women, climate change and de-mining.
Victims of rape and sexual assault will be helped by a further £5 million for specialist support services, Justice Minister Wendy Morton MP announced today (18th September) as part of ongoing government efforts to ensure vic…
The Home Office has deployed staff to migrant camps in Dunkirk.
UK Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French raises concerns on LGBT rights in Chechnya and abuses in Xinjiang, the DPRK, Libya, Egypt, Venezuela and Sudan.
Justice Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, attended a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the new prison site in Wellingborough today (17 September) to formally celebrate the construction which began earlier this year.
Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 17 September 2019.
The UK delivered its statement and calls for all sides of the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.
New fund will bolster law enforcement capabilities to tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen
The 2019 Asma Jahangir scholarship was awarded to Hadiya Aziz by the British High Commissioner Thomas Drew.
The Education Secretary has backed a review which will consider whether students should apply to university after getting their A level results.
The British Embassy in Riyadh in conjunction with VisitBritain is inviting photo entries that showcase 'the kingdom through my lens'.
The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), Guatemalan exporters and the British Embassy visited Congress to encourage urgent approval of the UK – Central America Association Agreement.
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