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  Published in: openDemocracyUK

  When judges disagree - the ECHR and British sovereignty

  Published on: 5 February 2015

  Written by: Geoffrey Bindman All articles by Geoffrey Bindman

  Although Conservatives cite Lord Judge in support of repealing the human rights act, his actual position on the...

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  Published in: openGlobalRights-openpage

  Poverty and human rights: can courts, lawyers and activists make a difference?

  Published on: 30 September 2014

  Written by: Chris Jochnick All articles by Chris Jochnick

  We have long known that poverty is rooted in power, yet traditional power-blind approaches to poverty remain...

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  Published in: openDemocracyUK

  Magna Carta - is Cameron for or against?

  Published on: 8 September 2014

  Written by: Geoffrey Bindman All articles by Geoffrey Bindman

  Cameron is right to commemorate one of the foundation stones of modern liberty, but he cannot at the same time...

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  Published in: openDemocracyUK

  Slavery and the law

  Published on: 5 December 2013

  Written by: Geoffrey Bindman All articles by Geoffrey Bindman

  There have been laws about slavery since the birth of our legal system. Whilst they might need to be tidied up, the...