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  • Highlighting International Human Rights Day in Jamaica

    Each year on 10 December, the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is marked by Human Rights Day. This year we will be using this day to highlight our projects.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council, 5-6 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • International Human Rights Day

    The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common human rights standard for all people and all nations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public use 'good deed app' to help 4,000 rough sleepers off the streets

    A year on from the launch of StreetLink over 4,000 rough sleepers have been offered support and services to help get them off the streets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Claims management complaints service to be toughened

    Consumers who receive a bad service from claims management companies could receive compensation following new law changes announced by Justice Minister Shailesh Vara.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Day is celebrated today across the world

    Freedom-loving people around the world are today celebrating a landmark in human rights, among them Russians with disabilities.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s message for Human Rights Day 2013

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has written a message for Human Rights Day 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Support to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the UK's contribution to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    A joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day, 9 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Victims put first in the criminal justice system

    People who fall prey to criminals will now receive more support than ever before to help bring offenders to justice and move on with their lives, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson speaks to the Local Government Association special educational needs conference

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson speaks about how local areas can prepare for special educational needs reforms.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft tax legislation published in Finance Bill 2014

    Government publishes draft tax legislation to implement Budget and Autumn Statement 2013 policies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK new nuclear – 2013 successes and beyond

    Michael Fallon's speech to the Nuclear Industry Association.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK marks Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Ambassador statement on Human Rights Day

    Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy sponsors Gambian school literary competition

    British Embassy Banjul sponsors an inter school literary competition on child rights

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diocese of Bath and Wells: Peter Hancock nomination approved

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Peter Hancock, MA for election as Bishop of Bath and Wells.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK celebrates World Human Rights Day

    The UK is a passionate, committed and effective defender of human rights.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy in Chisinau marks Human Rights Day

    The British Ambassador reflects on Human Rights Day and activities the Embassy has focused on in 2013 promoting Human Rights in Moldova.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights Day: Message from British High Commissioner Uganda

    Human Rights is a Key Priority for the UK…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government