Human Rights & Ethics

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

Steal this idea

Steal this idea

Frank Jordans welcomes an ingenious liberation from copyright law

Kill me quick

Kill me quick

Many of us would choose to take our own life rather than linger on till the bitter end. But what’s the best way of going about it? Pádraig Reidy seeks…

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