Category Archives: Human Rights

Human Rights and Democracy – An Incomplete Story

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, launched today the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2011 Human Rights and Democracy Report. Weighing in at 388 pages it’s a meaty affair. Even though I don’t agree with everything in the Report, the Report’s very … Continue reading →

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Violence and Solidarity in Cairo

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Which ever way you look at it the disproportionate use of force over the weekend against peaceful demonstrators in Cairo is alarming and disconcerting, but we should be wary of seeing the recent disturbances as the start of some Iraqi … Continue reading →

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China and Britain – Trade versus Human Rights

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabo’s visit to Britain has once again raised debate as to the appropriate relationship between trade and human rights? After signing a trade agreement worth £1.4bn today, the Prime Minister rejected suggestions there was a “trade-off” between … Continue reading →

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