This week, UK Parliament Human Rights Committee members met Council of Europe and ECHR CEDH representatives in Strasbourg to discuss: 🔹challenges to promoting and protecting human rights in Europe 🔹the role of Council of Europe, ECHR CEDH and PACE in safeguarding human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Let's stand together against hate speech and for inclusion, dignity, and equality. Join us for No Hate Speech Week to advance a united, cross-sector effort that strengthens legal and non-legal measures against hate speech! Learn more: coe.int/en/web/combati… #NoToHate

Shabana Mahmood, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice of the United Kingdom, visited the Court today. She reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s support of the Convention system and the role of the Court. tinyurl.com/3p2xs7x5 #ECHR #CEDH #ECHRofficialvisits

The Lord Chancellor Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP spoke in Strasbourg today addressing the Committee of Ministers plenary meeting Council of Europe UK at the Council of Europe ⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

Around the world, women and girls suffer sexual violence in conflict. On the UN day for eliminating this horrific criminality, the UK calls out the harmful attitudes which enable it to occur and commits to bringing those responsible to justice. #OneVoiceAgainstCRSV

On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the 🇬🇧 reiterates its commitment to tackle conflict-related sexual violence. In Strasbourg, Council of Europe welcomes "Thinking of You" by 🇽🇰-🇬🇧 artist Alketa Xhafa Mripa, as a tribute to survivors of #CRSV. #PSVI

It was a pleasure welcoming Shabana Mahmood MP to Strasbourg this week ⬇️🇬🇧 Council of Europe Ministry of Justice

To mark the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, I was pleased to co-organise a panel discussion: “The gendered impact of democratic backsliding”. How are women affected? With Shami Chakrabarti,George Papandreou, Kadri Tali, Edite Estrela #internationalwomenindiplomacy Council of Europe

👏🇬🇧 Congratulations to Hugh Mercer KC for his election as the next Judge of the ECHR CEDH in respect of the UK. He will succeed Tim Eicke KC in September for a term of 9 years. ⚖️ Learn more about the role of national judges at the ECtHR here : echr.coe.int/composition-of…

Congratulations to Hugh Mercer, who was yesterday elected by PACE as a judge on the European Court of Human Rights in respect of the United Kingdom! #ECHR More details... pace.coe.int/en/news/9943/p…

Met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський ahead of the signature of the bilateral agreement between Council of Europe and Ukraine on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. His visit sends a powerful message: Law must speak louder than bombs. The arc of history bends toward justice.

🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський was in Strasbourg today to: 🔹 sign an Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine 🔹address PACE A visit that brings forward crucial work on Russian accountability 🇬🇧 continues to #StandWithUkraine

A historic moment in the pursuit of justice and accountability for Ukraine. Since 2022 Keir Starmer and I have supported the idea for a Special Tribunal to prosecute those responsible for Russia’s war of aggression. This Agreement takes us a step closer to bringing it to life.

How to navigate today’s complex legal and human rights landscape? From 7–18 July, Liverpool hosts the 3rd Summer School in the Law of the Council of Europe — a vibrant initiative aimed to promote legal cooperation, democratic values, and the protection of human rights.

A really important two-week event bringing together students from across Europe and beyond to deepen their knowledge about Council of Europe UK at the Council of Europe

A big thank you to the UK 🇬🇧 and to you Ambassador Sandy Moss for the significant voluntary contribution to the work of the Council of Europe Council of Europe in Ukraine, and in support of the Ukrainian parliamentarians participation in our Parliamentary Assembly PACE UK at the Council of Europe

This week, 🇬🇧 hosted an event on protecting and promoting the Rule of Law, a crucial opportunity to: 🔹highlight the work of the Venice Commission which celebrates its 3⃣5⃣ anniversary this year 🔹showcase the Rule of Law's importance for prosperity, freedom and security

🌟Discover the legacy of 75 remarkable women who shaped the history of the Council of Europe! 🌟 Dive into their inspiring stories on our dedicated website: coe.int/75women #75Women With Netherlands at the Council of Europe @CoE UK at the Council of Europe

33 years ago, Ukrainians chose freedom from the Soviet Union. Today, their identity and culture endure despite Russia’s illegal invasion. The UK continues to #StandWithUkraine on #UkrainianIndependenceDay. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

In case you missed it: with the project 75 women in 75 years of Council of Europe history we celebrated the legacy of 75 remarkable women. Explore on our website: coe.int/75women. Co-organised by the EU Delegation to the CoE, the @CoE, @ukdelcoe and Netherlands at the Council of Europe #75Women"