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    Memorandum Of Understanding: The UK Government As A ‘Human Rights Abuser’

    One of the pre-eminent human rights organisations, Human Rights Watch (HRW), has warned that the UK Government is at risk of being placed on a list of countries which abuse rather than protect human rights, in light of its policy of transferring asylum seekers to Rwanda. Amelie Brogden explores...
  • Border chaos in Spanish enclave as authorities struggle to manage influx of migrants

    Arun Jain In recent days there has been a huge surge in the number of migrants attempting to enter the tiny Spanish enclave Ceuta, located at the Northern most tip of Morocco. A remnant of Spain’s colonial past, the semi-autonomous city has become the latest flashpoint in the EU’s...
  • A Spectacle Of The Vulnerable: The Dehumanising Coverage Of Migrant Crossings

    Imagine waking up one day and deciding to make the life-changing decision to move to another country to escape conflict or poverty for the sake of your family’s survival. Having to get into an overcrowded boat with people in the same desperate situation as you to make the journey,...
  • HRLC Annual Human Rights Conference 2020

    On Friday 13th March, the University of Nottingham held the HRLC Annual Human Rights Conference 2020 which gave an interesting insight into the current refugee crisis across the globe....
  • Short Break Itinerary: Tanzania

    Short Break? Go on safari in Tanzania, a beautiful country where 30% is made up of national parks. “The sounds of insects, birds and animals create a symphony of the Savannah” As the world continues to expand around us, it can be safely said Tanzania is one of the...
  • Students protest for open borders in Calais and Dover

    Demonstrations took place in Dover and Calais on Saturday 17th October, as students and activists stood up for migrants in Calais and continental Europe. On Saturday 17th October, students from across the country, including cities such as Birmingham, Sussex and London, gathered in Dover and Calais to hold parallel...