Our pick of human rights news stories from the past week. News From BIHR Behind the News: Human Rights and Maternity Care A leaked report has exposed a “toxic culture” at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which has led to avoidable deaths, serious injuries and further trauma inflicted on grieving families. We look at why human rights MUST be central to maternity care. BIHR News   Carers Rights Day 2019 This Thursday was Carers Rights Day, our Human Rights Officer Katrin takes a look at how human rights can support carers. BIHR Blog   The Impact of Brexit on human rights in Northern Ireland As part of our series of expert blogs commenting on how Brexit may affect human rights in a variety of sectors.  Kevin Hanratty, Director at the Human Rights Consortium examines the of Brexit on human rights in Northern Ireland. BIHR Blog   News From Elsewhere Facial recognition technology: Ed Bridges appeals human rights ruling A man wh…

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