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A shocking proposal to deprive the poor of a basic democratic right: the ability to challenge unfair decisions by the state
The Coalition's reforms to Judicial Review are anti-democratic and obnoxious.
Colin Brewer and talking freely about disabled human rights
Free speech is not designed only to allow tolerable attitudes. We do, however, expect elected representatives to uphold certain values – should they speak otherwise we are in our rights to demand they stand down from their position.
Legal aid changes will allow abuses of power by public authorities against the most vulnerable
Last week justice secretary Chris Grayling withdrew his proposal to deny those accused in the criminal courts and reliant on legal aid the right to choose who will represent them.
The Week in Washington: Outrage over fed surveillance claims, concerns for immigration reform and more
Larry Smith's weekly round up of American politics.
The problem with ‘talking about masculinity’
There was a debate on BBC Radio 4 this morning about the apparent 'crisis of masculinity. According to the guests, which included the writer Laurie Penny, men were being restricted by repressive social norms that said they must be "dominant" at the expense, presumably, of being more sensitive and caring.
The Week in Washington: Immigration bill survives first test, White House refuses debt ceiling deal and more
Larry Smith's weekly round up of American politics.