Politics · 15 May 2026
UK ministers accused of changing torture victim rules
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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.
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