Human rights

Obituary: Conor Gearty, unwavering defender of human rights

The barrister and teacher spoke truth to power ‘incisively, passionately and elegantly’

The UK’s phoney war over human rights

The debate over the future of the European Convention on Human Rights will shape conference season and beyond

No one should have to prove their disability is not a scam

It is deeply offensive to be doubted, even if there are always shameless people eager to take advantage of the system

What would Frantz Fanon say about Gaza?

The postcolonial thinker's ideas were more nuanced than his myth suggests

No food, no pay, no liberty: marooned sailors plead with shipowners to be rescued

Crew left to drift off Mozambique by firm registered in the UK are latest in rising number abandoned at sea

It is time for the UK to take the lead in fighting global atrocities

During this volatile time, the initiative will be an invaluable resource to the UK and like-minded governments

Saudi takeover of gaming industry leaves little room for dissent

Investment from the Gulf state provides a boost to the games business – and soft power for Mohammed bin Salman