Democratic Rights in Britain
Britain: Hicham Yezza threatened with imminent deportation to Algeria
By Robert Stevens, November 29, 2008
The British government is stepping up its efforts to deport Hicham Yezza to Algeria. The Home Office has decided to deny Yezza his right to a trial on alleged immigration charges and has stated that, ...
Conservative Minister Damian Green’s arrest highlights worsening threat to democratic rights
By Julie Hyland, November 29, 2008
The arrest of Conservative immigration minister, Damian Green, by counter-terrorist police is an extraordinary event that further underscores the assault on democratic rights by the Labour government.
Britain: Lies begin to unravel in police murder of Jean Charles de Menezes
By Vicky Short and Paul Mitchell, October 17, 2008
Explosive testimony has been presented to the inquest into the police killing of Jean Charles de Menezes, suggesting that he was shot even though he was known to be unarmed.
Statement of the International Students for Social Equality (Britain)
The defence of democratic rights based on a socialist perspective
September 23, 2008
The following statement is being distributed by the ISSE during Freshers’ Week at university campuses across the UK.
Britain: Jury in alleged transatlantic bomb plot trial fails to convict on central charges
A political conspiracy
By Julie Hyland, September 12, 2008
The conclusion of the trial of those accused of plotting to blow up transatlantic airlines in 2006 has created a major crisis for the Labour government and the security services. It has revealed the g...
British government moots passport and ID controls between UK and Ireland
By Steve James, September 4, 2008
Proposals to introduce passport and identity checks for air and sea travellers between Britain and Ireland are being circulated by the British and Irish governments.
