The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued its latest report relating to the United Kingdom - "Concluding observations on the 7th periodic report of the United Kingdom ..." (Ref: CCPR/C/GBR/CO/7).
The report contains a number of criticisms of the United Kingdom and makes some relevant recommendations. In particular, the UN expressed concern at the government's plans to replace the Human Rights Act 1998. A further serious concern relates to adequate investigation of events in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles." The report is worth reading in full.
The Guardian 3rd August 2015 - The legacy of The Troubles lives on ....
BBC News Northern Ireland 24th July 2015 - UN concern over Troubles legacy ....
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