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Govt condemns treatment of Turney
UN’s ‘grave concerns’ up diplomatic heat on Iran

The UN security council has voiced its “grave concerns” over Iran’s capture of 15 British sailors, in statement calling on Tehran to allow UK consular access to the detainees. Produced after several hours of negotiations, the statement stopped short of the UK’s request for the UN to “deplore” the actions and call for the sailors’… Read more »

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UK signs up for disability rights
UK at forefront of disability rights

The UK is set to become on of the first countries to commit to promoting the human rights of people with disabilities. The government will today sign up to the United Nations Convention on Disability Rights, guaranteeing disabled people the right to education, employment and participation in political and public life. The convention is a… Read more »