A recent government report on race and integration in the UK has focussed on the differences between us at a time when we must be looking at the ways in which we are, and could become more, united.

While commercial law firms continue to declare annual profits amounting to hundreds of millions, cuts to legal aid mean many people are suffering. Why not redress this imbalance? 

Recent HMIC report found "inexcusably poor practices" by police towards children in custody. A cultural shift is needed both within the police force and the local authorities who are failing to accommodate them. The Home Office must take action.

Today marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery but the uncomfortable truth is that modern slavery is rife. The British government could do much more to facilitate justice for victims of modern slavery.

The UK government is complicit in the execution of political prisoners and protesters abroad and there are serious flaws in the government policy that is supposed to prevent this.

Government and media have denied, dismissed and derided allegations of abuse by British soldiers in Iraq. Over 7 days we’ll interrogate a very British scandal. Day 1: Attack the lawyers.

Should members of the public make up the access to justice deficit?

Our hard-won rule of law is being squandered in the name of austerity and a narrow view of national security.

Why oD-UK launches openJustice, focusing on the dismantling UK justice system.

Given the toxic politics of Farage, Johnson, Le Pen and Trump, will human rights be enough to resist right-wing nationalism in the wake of Brexit?

What to make of a government that increasingly excuses its actions from legal accountability while demanding more and more accountability from citizens? 

Beaten by a Metropolitan police officer in 2012. Found dead in a prison cell in 2016. Sarah Reed, a black woman, mother, daughter, sister, whose smile could light up a room.

The human rights regime and movement are simply not equipped to challenge global inequalities.  A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Economic Inequality and Human Rights. Español, Français, العربية

Mr Gove must restore legal aid as a vital element in a fair justice system. 

Amidst widespread negative views on human rights in the UK, public opinion research can help improve outreach strategies. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Public Opinion and Human Rights. Español, Français

If elements of the British state were involved they must be held accountable. David Cameron has only shirked his responsibilities.