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UN: UK needs prompt action on human rights record, UN panel warns

01 June 2013

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"The British government's human rights record since the attacks of 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq is facing ferocious criticism from a United Nations panel, which warns that prompt action is needed to ensure the country meets its obligations under international law."

See: UK needs prompt action on human rights record, UN panel warns (Guardian, link)

See: Concluding observations on the fifth periodic report of the United Kingdom, adopted by the Committee at its fiftieth session (31 May 2013, pdf)

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