freedom

April 10, 2018

ACLU challenges 'discriminatory, wealth-based' bail system

The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the cash bail system, which keeps poor people in jail while allowing those who can pay to go home.
March 23, 2018

Indonesia’s parliament bans critical coverage of its members

A new law in Indonesia means anyone who criticises or disrespects a parliamentarian could be prosecuted.
February 3, 2018

Thailand democracy activists charged with sedition

Activists who peacefully protested military rule at a rally in Bangkok have been charged with sedition and, if convicted, face up to seven years in prison.
November 7, 2017

European Court of Human Rights hears challenge to UK mass surveillance

The case, described as "a watershed moment for people’s privacy and freedom of expression across the world”, is the latest stage in a protracted effort to challenge the UK’s extremely wide-ranging surveillance powers.
October 23, 2017

Polish government preventing peaceful protests, says Amnesty

Amnesty International says the Polish government is cracking down on people peacefully protesting in defence of human rights.
August 24, 2017

Remembering the slave trade can help combat social injustice, says UN

Remembering the universal demand for freedom that led to the 1791 insurrection by slaves in what is now Haiti, the head of the United Nations cultural and educational agency yesterday marked the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its abolition by emphasising the importance of teaching this history to young people.
March 20, 2017

Establishment, anti-Establishment or non-Establishment?

'Establishment' is a conveniently fluid phrase in our current political and social culture.
June 17, 2015

Magna Carta, 'heritage' and delusion

We have a tendency in these islands – particularly in England – to prefer our history packaged as 'heritage'.
June 17, 2015

Magna Carta: overcoming idolatry towards the state

The 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta in June 2015 is being widely celebrated. King John’s signing of this document symbolised the end of an age when rulers had absolute power.
August 2, 2013

Snowden decision focuses attention on government surveillance

Russia's decision to grant Edward Snowden temporary asylum is positive and should focus attention on sweeping government surveillance, say critics.