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UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, rejects Russia’s claim that the war is lawful and restrained, as strikes escalate on Ukraine’s power and water systems, causing widespread civilian harm. As millions lose heat and electricity, Russian casualties now exceed...
UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, sets out the evidence of Russia’s escalating assaults – rising civilian casualties, unprecedented mass drone and missile attacks, and systematic strikes on healthcare and energy. Yet there are zero credible signs that Russia...
Ambassador Holland highlights Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians, unlawful detentions—including OSCE staff—and systematic violations documented by ODIHR. The UK urges Russia to respect international law and end its campaign of aggression against Ukraine.
How to escalate the closure or diversion of a level crossing with a public right of way under the Highways Act 1980.
This study identifies the previous offences that were more frequently committed by criminals who ‘escalated’ to very serious offending.
Ambassador Holland highlights the intensification of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure in 2025, despite ongoing peace negotiations. He reiterates the UK’s grave concern and calls for Russia to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, cease its aggression, and engage seriously in...
UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, sets out the escalating human, economic and military costs of Russia’s invasion, explaining why a Russian victory is far from inevitable. He highlights Europe’s sustained support for Ukraine and urges Russia to justify how continuing the...
Statement by Charles Kent, Senior Human Rights Officer at the UN Third Committee meeting on Myanmar.
Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as members of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), have issued the following statement on the alarming...
Dangerous extremists will face tougher ‘supermax’ style restrictions behind bars under Government plans to keep frontline staff safer.
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