For a perfect example of how confused David Cameron’s speech on human rights yesterday was, you need look no further than Iain Dale’s blog: David Cameron is getting excellent coverage this morning for his Human Rights Act policy. I just heard Baroness Helena Kennedy saying positive things, which is deeply ironic considering she was one… Continue reading Dave the Leviathan
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Cammawon
Just watched Jonathan Ross’ interview with “Dave”. Very good job by Ross in my opinion at walking the fine line between remembering it is an entertainment programme and not giving the guest too easy a ride. One thing though: he says at the start that he has never had a politician on the programme before. … Continue reading Cammawon
Are Afghan hijackers human?
A terrific kerfuffle is waging over a judge’s decision to grant 9 Afghan hijackers asylum, with both Blair and Cameron muttering about human rights. What do human rights have to do with it? No-one is seriously questioning that we should extradite people to countries where we can expect them to be oppressed or badly treated… Continue reading Are Afghan hijackers human?