Having banned the wearing of Muslim headscarves in schools, the French government is now considering excluding beards if worn for religious reasons. Sally Feldman wonders what other reasons there might be
Eliane Glaser reports on the perceived rise in anti-Semitism in Europe. Howard Jacobson and Brian Winston respond.
Jodie Reed cautiously applauds new legislation against a cruel cultural practice
Brian Winston on anti-semitism
Would you eat test-tube lamb? asks Finn Bowring
Toby Saul keeps on rocking in a free world
Vera Lustig unwraps the hijab debate
David Dunkley Gyimah explores the myriad meanings of a forbidden word
The release of Carandiru prompts Andrew Tudor to reflect on the prison movie genre
Many of us would choose to take our own life rather than linger on till the bitter end. But whats the best way of going about it? Pádraig Reidy seeks a final exit