Category - european convention

Receive our daily news briefing or weekly bulletin

Reach tens of thousands of people instantly by advertising with Ekklesia. Find out more

4 Jul 2008

Faith school judgement fails to consider human rights angle

Supporters of inclusive schooling have expressed disappointment at a high court judgment that fails to consider seriously religious discrimination under the European Convention on Human Rights.
5 Feb 2008

European convention on sex trafficking welcomed by churches

Church groups in Europe have welcomed the entry into force of a pan-European convention against human trafficking, and described it as a major step in ensuring the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons in Europe.
9 Jun 2007

Liberty reacts with disbelief to police claims about UK torture flights

Civil rights group Liberty is furious that the Association of Chief Police Officers appears to have undermined a Council of Europe statement on Britain's involvement in CIA 'torture flights'. It wants a proper investigation.
21 Mar 2007

Apology for transatlantic slave trade
25 Jan 2007

Human Trafficking and Slavery, Thought for the Day BBC Radio 4 24th January 2007
23 Jan 2007

Britain to sign up to European convention on human trafficking

In a move that has been welcomed by campaigners, the Prime Minister has announced that Britain will sign up to a European convention to "stamp out" human trafficking.