Prepared by Amy Dickens Each week the Human Rights, Big Data & Technology Project based at the University of Essex Human Rights Centre prepares an overview of related news stories from the week. You can follow the HRBDT project on twitter: @hrbdtNews.
Month: October 2016
Prepared by Amy Dickens Each week the Human Rights, Big Data & Technology Project based at the University of Essex Human Rights Centre prepares an overview of related news stories from the week. You can follow the HRBDT project on twitter: @hrbdtNews. Surveillance
Prepared by Carmel Williams Each week the Human Rights, Big Data & Technology Project based at the University of Essex Human Rights Centre prepares an overview of related news stories from the week. You can follow the HRBDT project on twitter: @hrbdtNews.
By Tara Van Ho UK Prime Minister Theresa May and defense secretary Michael Fallon announced Tuesday a plan to limit the UK’s human rights obligations in future conflicts. According to The Guardian: May said the change would “put an end to the industry of vexatious claims that has pursued those who served in […]
By Sanae Fujita The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, David Kaye, conducted an official visit to Japan from 12 to19 April 2016. This blog presents a brief recap of the Rapporteur’s key findings relating to journalism in Japan, and notes allegations that the mission, and those assisting it, were subject to surveillance.