Helena Kennedy

Baroness Kennedy is a leading barrister and an expert in human rights law, civil liberties and constitutional issues. She was elevated to the House of Lords in 1997. She practices at Doughty Street Chambers

<p>Baroness Kennedy: ‘After 14 years of Conservative government, our justice system is on its knees’ </p>

Rwanda will be used to dismantle the law protecting your human rights

<p>Helena Kennedy KC says the Rwanda bill is a ‘wheeze to outsource our obligations to provide sanctuary’ </p>

The Rwanda plan is a ridiculous gimmick that shames us all

<p>The current Dubai Expo includes a Women’s Pavilion dedicated to ‘a journey on women’s impact to creating a better world’ </p>

It’s an illusion that women’s rights are now protected in the UAE

China has come under fire for alleged human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims and other ethnic minorities

On International Human Rights Day, let’s use the law to uphold freedom