Though cited as by the right as a symbol of the dangers and Islam and fundamentalism, the novelist now sees the threats to free speech as "political more than primarily religious"
Rights
Poor conditions and a lack of resources won't stop the Government blaming staff, writes one former prison officer
The EU is implementing a blanket ban on facial recognition surveillance by police - but the UK is ploughing ahead despite privacy fears
The UK could show global leadership by pushing for the international community to broaden its definition of refugees, writes former British diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall
Trudi Warner faces up to two years in prison for contempt of court. Now activists across the country are copying her action in solidarity
Government austerity and savage cuts to council funding have decimated respite and short break services
The reaction to the Russell Brand allegations shows why so many women don't feel safe reporting the crimes against them, reports Jamie Klingler
Opponents of the bill say it is designed to undermine the freedom of speech of those critical of the Israeli Government
Exclusive new poll finds the public is far more tolerant of diversity and cultural change than the Government appears to believe, Adam Bienkov reports
Human rights groups say the UK is turning a blind eye to human rights abuses in China