• “Everyone is Entitled to Basic Human Rights”: The Work of Amnesty International

    Not many people have the courage to act when they turn on the news and hear of a life-changing humanitarian disaster. But for Peter Benenson, his rage was ignited. Whilst doing his everyday route through The London Underground, this young barrister saw an opportunity to make a difference after...
  • Human rights in China – where should we stand?

    This week’s headlines depict UK-China relations reaching a “new height”. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 5-day visit has been documented by a series of ingeniously choreographed photographs of handshakes with various politicians. By the looks of the slick smiles plastered on the faces of all involved, the trip’s purpose to...