Opinion: Is the hey-day of the Conservative Party officially over?
Many are familiar with the rise of Reform UK, which has, at the time of writing, recruited nine high-profile defections from the Conservative
Opinion: Impartial Media is Vital to a Functioning Democracy and Must Be Protected
In the last few months, it was revealed that the BBC had edited a video of Trump in January 2021 for a Panorama
What factors drive the ongoing practice of FGM, and what interventions have struggled to stop it completely?
Despite legal and awareness efforts, one of the world’s most painful and harmful traditions continues to impact millions of women each year. Female
Explainer: Who is Sheikh Hasina?
In November 2025, the tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, citing unlawful killings, widespread brutality, and systematic repression of civilian protestors. She was sentenced to death in a trial held in absentia.
Opinion: Is Labour’s New Sentencing Bill Doing Enough?
How can the Government prevent a black market or underground economy from developing?
Opinion: Populist Politicians Are Threatening Democracy
Populism isn’t politics as usual; it’s democracy’s slow undoing. Voters need to wake up to the tactics of populists like Trump and Farage!
Opinion: ‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone?
‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone? If you’ve been online this week,
Opinion: Europe: A Continent in Catastrophe
Caspian Davies explores the current European identity crisis, and what countries can do to return to its position as a major power on
Opinion: The Rise of Minor Parties – Why Voters are Turning Their Backs on Labour and the Conservatives
Disillusioned by political scandals and political U-turns, voters are increasingly turning to emerging political parties that better reflect their values, driving a nationwide
Opinion: Sanctions vs. Sovereignty – The Ethical and Legal Implications of Economic Sanctions on Human Rights
Note: this article is part of the International Law Society and The Witness Journal’s collaboration and article competition. Economic sanctions are a prominent