ECHR at a Crossroads: Implications of the Chișinău Process Event

19 May 2026

In April 2026 the Human Rights Consortium in collaboration with Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) hosted an online webinar ECHR at a Crossroads: Implications of the Chișinău Process’ ECHR Crossroads Conference Discussion Director of the Human Rights Consortium Kevin Hanratty introduced the event which was primarily aimed at discussing the potential implications of a proposed […]

“Hands Off the Referee”: Civil society says political pressure on human rights courts risks damaging the ECHR system

15 May 2026

Civil society organisations in the UK and Ireland are concerned that the new Council of Europe political declaration on migration released on the 15th May at a Council of Ministers summit in Moldova reflects a growing pattern of political pressure on how human rights are interpreted and applied. While the declaration reaffirms commitment to the […]

An image of a hand with a red stop symbol across it against a background image of the Strasbourg court. The words - 'Hands Off!' are also displayed.

90 Groups and individuals North and South of Ireland Unite to Warn UK and Ireland Against Weakening Human Rights

11 May 2026

Over 90 civil society groups, academics and activists from across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have issued a stark warning to the UK and Irish Governments ahead of a key Council of Europe meeting, saying that proposed political moves on migration risk weakening the European Convention on Human Rights itself. In a joint letter, groups caution that language under discussion risks legitimising […]

A collection of animated images of people from different backgrounds and cultures with the words 'Either Everyone has Human Rights, or no one does!' 'Every person deserves to live with dignity, freedom, and equality. Don’t let our common rights be removed or undermined. We are all human.' and 'Defend the European Convention on Human Rights'

Standing Together for Human Rights: Consortium Joins 300 Organisations in Defending the ECHR

03 November 2025

Standing Together for Human Rights: Consortium Joins 300 Organisations in Defending the ECHR To mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) on the 4th November 2025, the Consortium has proudly joined nearly 300 organisations and charities from across the UK in signing a powerful joint statement affirming our collective commitment […]

A Dangerous Game: Why Attacks on the ECHR Threaten Peace in Northern Ireland

07 September 2025

The Human Rights Consortium and its member organisations have firmly and unequivocally opposed recent proposals by Policy Exchange and Reform UK to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). These proposals are not just legally reckless, they are politically incendiary. They represent a direct assault on the foundations of the Belfast/Good […]

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UK LEGISLATION CONDEMNED AS RIGHTS REMOVAL BILL

22 June 2022

The Human Rights Consortium have issued the following statement condemning the introduction in Westminster today of legislation that will remove the Human Rights Act and undermine human rights across the UK. — The UK governments attempts to introduce a Bill to remove and limit the exercise of existing human rights across the UK has been […]

NI CIVIL SOCIETY CRITICISE DANGEROUS UK GOVT PLANS TO REFORM HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

14 December 2021

The Human Rights Consortium, a coalition of over 165 civil society organisations from across Northern Ireland has criticised news that the UK Government plans to reform the operation of the Human Rights Act. The UK Government is due to announce plans to launch a three-month consultation process with the aim of reforming the Human Rights […]

Response to the review of the Human Rights Act

05 March 2021

The Human Rights Consortium has made a submission to the Independent Human Rights Act Review (IHRAR) set up by the UK Government. The Consortium has very serious concerns about the Government’s intention in triggering a review of the Human Rights Act. t In various approaches since 2010 the Government have been attempting to remove the Human […]