Human Rights & Ethics

Paranoia or prejudice?

Paranoia or prejudice?

Eliane Glaser reports on the perceived rise in anti–-Semitism in Europe. Howard Jacobson and Brian Winston respond.

Take it on the chin

Take it on the chin

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…

The final cut

The final cut

Jodie Reed cautiously applauds new legislation against a cruel cultural practice

Jailhouse Reels

Jailhouse Reels

The release of Carandiru prompts Andrew Tudor to reflect on the prison movie genre

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