U.K. Supreme Court decision is a win, but what now?
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| November 19, 2023 News Digest |
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| Law & policy U.K. Supreme Court decision is a win, but what now? On November 15, human rights won when the U.K. Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda plan unlawful, stating that it is not a safe third country for the government to send migrants and refugees. While this decision is celebrated, the government has already declared its intention to continue pursuing a policy of detaining and forcibly deporting people. Read more… |
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| Prison slavery Forced prison labor still alive in Colorado – illegally, advocates say In a historic move five years ago, Colorado made a significant constitutional shift, taking a bold stance against slavery and involuntary servitude, even as a punitive measure for crime. This watershed moment, while symbolically powerful, has not translated into much change for incarcerated persons in Colorado, as a new lawsuit reveals. Read more… |
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| Forced labor Uyghur forced labor linked to carbon credit scheme South Pole, the world’s largest carbon consultancy, sells carbon credits for companies seeking to offset their carbon emissions. A recent investigation has linked one of the projects to the Uyghur region of China, thereby exposing the involvement of Uyghur forced labor in the supply chain. Read more… |
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