Politics · 15 May 2026

UK ministers accused of changing torture victim rules

Legal protections for torture victims could be weakened, according to human rights groups and legal experts. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to agree a declaration on Friday with ministers from 46 Council of Europe countries. This declaration aims to curb how courts interpret human rights articles, specifically those on torture and family life.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 May 2026 at 5:06

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