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Journal editorial November 2023
I support those including the International Bar Association and Barack Obama who call for Israel's response to the Hamas atrocities to align with humanitarian values
Journal editorial August 2023
We should be alive to the danger of letting dubious arguments for freedom prevent necessary measures against climate change
Journal editorial October 2022: Changed spots?
With or without the British Bill of Rights Bill, the profession should look out for acts by the Truss Government that may limit human rights
Journal editorial July 2022: Rights at stake
Whatever changes happen in the UK Government, the Bill of Rights Bill is likely to continue; and lawyers should oppose its dangerous effects
Journal editorial February 2022: Rights of others
Despite policies and programmes to advance protected groups, hateful behaviour remains prevalent. The profession must show a lead
Journal editorial July 2020
If action on court provision is not taken soon, we may face a hard choice between preserving the jury system and protecting human rights
Data protection offences: latest cases from ICO
Action against individuals – and HMRC – for improper use
Widowed parent's allowance should not depend on marriage: UKSC
Rule excluding cohabitants contrary to Human Rights Convention
GDPR alert for social landlords
Compliance duties extend beyond tenants and employees
GDPR: check you are ready for May start date
Guidance issued on stronger personal data protection rules
Data protection law set to tighten
Businesses need to prepare for the GDPR
Defend our rights
Don't sacrifice rights to combat terrorism; welcome to Edinburgh for the UK Supreme Court
Private sector removings not subject to ECHR: Supreme Court
New ruling states Parliament has set balance of rights
"Easter 2016"
A Brussels lawyer's plea on how to achieve peace and tolerance in the wake of the terrorist attacks
The limits of sovereignty
Would it actually be desirable for Parliament to be unfettered, as Human Rights Act opponents presuppose?
New deal, same fundamentals
Human rights debate is not just about Europe
A testing new year
Basic legal rights look likely to come under challenge in 2015
Neuberger speech: where is the "offence"?
President took no position on whether British is better
A breath of fresh air from Parliament
Cheers for the report on prisoners' voting rights
Stand up for our rights
Politicians' comments show how much the European Convention is needed
Letter: Human rights – the best farce in town
"Poison"needs to be repealed
Fearless advocacy
A further blog from members of the Peace Brigades International team in Colombia
Letter: More - a champion?
On Sir Thomas More and conscience
Conscience and the same-sex marriage debate
A plea for the right priorities as decisions are taken