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Why the Grenfell Tower tragedy needs a rapid public inquiry, not an inquest | Louise Christian
As a solicitor who has acted for the families of fire victims I know an inquiry is the best approach – but funding must be provided for victims’ and tenants’ representation

Louise Christian

19, Jun, 2017 @5:00 AM

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This bill represents David Cameron's cover-up on torture | Louise Christian
Louise Christian: The prime minister promised we'd get to the bottom of whether the UK was complicit in torture, but he's changed his mind

Louise Christian

21, Oct, 2012 @8:00 PM

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This judgment in favour of kettling is a missed opportunity | Louise Christian

Louise Christian: The European court of human rights had a chance to strengthen the right to protest. Instead, it set a dangerous precedent

Louise Christian

15, Mar, 2012 @4:10 PM

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No restorative justice for those bereaved by Potters Bar | Louise Christian
Louise Christian: Criminal proceedings become farcical when they happen so long after a crash – accountability must not be dodged at the time

Louise Christian

21, Mar, 2011 @10:42 AM

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Why Lord Justice Moses should watch 12 Angry Men | Louise Christian
Louise Christian: The judge's proposals on criminal trials are a dangerous attack on the jury system. I hope he won't prevail

Louise Christian

24, Nov, 2010 @4:44 PM

Will Miliband address torture evidence? | Louise Christian
Louise Christian: A new report finds the UK was complicit in sickening acts by Pakistan's ISI. The government so far seems unmoved

Louise Christian

24, Nov, 2009 @11:00 AM

No justice in ending legal aid | Louise Christian
Louise Christian: The government has ignored legal aid practitioners and has pressed on with making the system discriminate against the poor

Louise Christian

12, Jun, 2009 @2:30 PM

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Louise Christian: Now the government has dropped proposals for secret inquests we must scrutinise their use of secret evidence

Louise Christian

15, May, 2009 @5:05 PM

Louise Christian: Suffering in the name of security
Louise Christian: Our treatment of 12 young students raises questions about the politicisation of terrorism investigations

Louise Christian

23, Apr, 2009 @10:00 AM

Louise Christian and Katherine Craig: The review of policing at the G20 protests must examine the tactic of kettling in detail

Louise Christian and Katherine Craig: The assessment of policing at G20 protests is welcome, but it will be useless unless it examines this containment tactic in detail

Louise Christian and Katherine Craig

16, Apr, 2009 @11:00 AM

Louise Christian: At the G2 protests yesterday, police used the controversial tactic of 'kettling', ruled in January to be lawful – but is it right?

Louise Christian: At the G2 protests, police used the controversial tactic of containment, ruled in January to be lawful – but is it right?

Louise Christian

02, Apr, 2009 @11:27 AM

Louise Christian: Governments must not escape public scrutiny on torture

Louise Christian: New information about UK complicity in torture is emerging all the time. Whitehall cannot be allowed to dodge accountability

Louise Christian

17, Feb, 2009 @1:34 PM

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