ICESCR – Civil Society Shadow report
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) commits signatory states to uphold a range of rights within their jurisdiction, including…
News & Events
The Human Rights Consortium is a broad alliance of civil society organisations from across all communities, sectors and areas of Northern Ireland.
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Rights Removal Bill – Gone But Not Forgotten
We were encouraged to see that the so-called 'Rights Removal Bill' (RRB), which would have repealed the Human Rights Act…
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The NI Protocol Bill – what is it, and what now?
We in the Human Rights Consortium were extremely disappointed to see that Liz Truss' proposed Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which…
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UK LEGISLATION CONDEMNED AS RIGHTS REMOVAL BILL
The Human Rights Consortium have issued the following statement condemning the introduction in Westminster today of legislation that will remove…
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Evidence Submission: Impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
At the beginning of June, we submitted evidence to the follow-up inquiry on the impact of the Protocol carried out…
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The Queen’s Speech and Human Rights
The Queen’s Speech and Human Rights The Queen's Speech opening a new session of Parliament was delivered on the 10 May.…
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Universal Periodic Review submission
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a mechanism at the United Nations (UN) to examine each Member State’s compliance with…
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Join our Team
The Human Rights Consortium is currently seeking to fill two posts within its staff team. Research Officer - Maternity…
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Hands off our Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Consortium has submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on replacing the Human Rights Act.…
