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Civil Rights

Civil and political rights are a class of rights and freedoms that protect individuals from unwarranted action by government and private organizations and individuals and ensure one's ability to participate in the civil and political life of the state without discrimination or repression.

Articles About Civil Rights

A demonstrator holds up a picture depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin with make-up,
Gay Russian Raped with Beer Bottles and Tortured to Death

By IBTimes UK

Investigators admit homophobia behind deadly assault in Volgograd. (May 13)

MORE TOPICS: RUSSIA, LAWYER

Japan PM's "stealth" constitution plan raises civil rights fears

By Reuters UK

Shinzo Abe makes no secret of wanting to revise Japan's constitution, which was drafted by the United States after World War Two, to formalise the country's right to have a military - but critics say his plans go deeper and could return Jap... (May 02)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, HUMAN RIGHTS, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, RELIGION, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pray during an interfaith memorial service
Obama's Vow to Boston Marathon Mourners: 'We Will Finish the Race' [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Barack Obama has delivered a powerful and inspired speech at an interfaith memorial service in Boston in the aftermath of the twin blast at the Marathon's finish line. (Apr 19)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, MICHELLE OBAMA, NEW YORK, FBI, LAW SCHOOL, CONGRESS

Mad Men
Mad Men: Stylish Sixties Drama Returns for Sixth Season

By IBTimes UK

Don Draper leads New York-set period drama back to UK screens with series 6 on Sky Atlantic. (Apr 10)

MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING, NEW YORK

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DreamWorks to Make Film About Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandals; 5 Past Movies that Dealt with the Clergy Child-Abuse

By IBTimes AU

The decades-old scandal that had influenced even the recent election of Pope Francis as leader of the 1.2-billion strong Roman Catholic Church will soon be seen in cinemas around the world. (Apr 04)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

US Court Takes up Gay Marriage for First Time

By Reuters

America's top court takes up the delicate and divisive issue of gay marriage on Tuesday when the nine Supreme Court justices consider the legality of a California ballot initiative that limits marriage to opposite-sex couples. (Mar 26)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, COURT, SUPREME COURT, LAWYER, CONGRESS

Sergei Nikitin, Director of Amnesty International Representative Office in Russia
Amnesty Moscow HQ Raided by Police and Tax Inspectors on Vladimir Putin's Orders

By IBTimes UK

At least 30 NGO offices inspected in Moscow in Kremlin-ordered sweep. (Mar 26)

MORE TOPICS: HUMAN RIGHTS, RUSSIA, NEW YORK

Carol and Kimani Gray
New York: Kimani Gray’s Family Calls for Independent Investigation into Teen Shooting

By IBTimes UK

Family of 16-year-old whose shooting dead sparked Brooklyn riots, claim prosecutors biased towards police. (Mar 22)

MORE TOPICS: FACEBOOK, NEW YORK

Goldman wins ruling to arbitrate discrimination claim

By Reuters

Goldman Sachs Group Inc <GS.N> on Thursday won a U.S. court order allowing it to send a former employee's gender discrimination claim to arbitration, rather than being forced to defend against her claims in a class action lawsuit. (Mar 22)

MORE TOPICS: GOLDMAN SACHS, COURT, NEW YORK, SUPREME COURT, LAWYER, LAWSUIT

Iranian bank challenges sanctions in Britain's Supreme Court

By Reuters UK

An Iranian bank appealed to Britain's Supreme Court on Tuesday against sanctions imposed on it by the British government in 2009 over alleged links to Iran's nuclear programme. (Mar 20)

MORE TOPICS: NUCLEAR WEAPONS, EUROPEAN UNION, COURT, SUPREME COURT, INTERNATIONAL LAW, LAWYER