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28 Feb 2009

New discourse on human rights needed, says Liberty chief

A renewed popular discourse on fundamental human rights for all is needed in the face of the erosion of civil liberties by governments and corporate power, said the director of Liberty this morning.
27 Feb 2009

Convention report highlights massive assaults on civil liberties

The Convention on Modern Liberty, which is bringing together people from all parties and belief persuasions across Britain, has published a new report highlighting a massive governmental assault on civil rights.
26 Feb 2009

How faith can face the challenge of freedom

Rather than resorting to fearful rhetoric about 'marginalisation' or 'persecution', Christians and people of faith in Britain have a real opportunity to contribute to the public good and to defend the civic freedoms upon which we all rely
25 Feb 2009

Justice secretary accused of cover-up on Iraq war decision

Freedom of information campaigners have reacted angrily to UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw's decision to veto publication of key Cabinet meeting minutes in the run-up to the Iraq war in 2003.
24 Feb 2009

Convention on Modern Liberty aims to set a new freedom agenda

The Convention on Modern Liberty, which is due to take place in central London and across the UK on Saturday 28 February, has grown from a single event to a massive movement for change, say its organisers.
24 Feb 2009

Faiths and freedoms