Human Rights Act
Coverage of Human Rights Act in the Nexus archive.
- Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent
A retired pastor, Clive Johnston, was convicted under Northern Ireland's buffer zone law for preaching near a hospital and is appealing, arguing it violates free speech and religious liberty. The law prohibits influencing access to abortion facilities within 100 meters. His legal team claims the conviction infringes on human rights.
- USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science
USA Powerlifting settled a six-year legal case with trans-identifying male athlete JayCee Cooper, maintaining its policy of sex-based competition categories. The organization cited biological differences and global sports standards, while the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled it had discriminated under the state’s Human Rights Act but allowed a 'legitimate business purpose' defense. The settlement aligns with international trends toward sex-based competition rules.