human rights law

  • UN Judge Convicted of Modern Slavery Offenses in UK, Faces Life In Prison

    Lydia Mugambe, a United Nations judge and Ugandan High Court justice, has been convicted of multiple offenses under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015. The 49-year-old was found guilty at Oxford Crown Court of conspiracy to facilitate a breach of UK immigration law, facilitating travel for exploitation, forcing an individual to work, and conspiracy to…

  • Woman Who Stopped Having Sex With Husband Wins Landmark Ruling

    In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that French courts violated a woman’s right to privacy by holding her responsible for the breakdown of her marriage due to her decision to cease sexual relations with her husband. The decision, handed down on Thursday, January 23, 2025, is expected to…