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A war on two fronts: How the British military fails women who report rapes

A war on two fronts: How the British military fails women who report rapes

Exclusive: Pervasive misogyny means 77% of troops accused of rape are found not guilty in military courts
Sian Norris 13 Jun 2024
I pulled out of Hay Festival over its links to Baillie Gifford. And it worked

I pulled out of Hay Festival over its links to Baillie Gifford. And it worked

While my day at Hay last year was one of the best of my life, I couldn’t ignore its links to Israeli war crimes
Noreen Masud 31 May 2024
Join the conversation: Readers’ thoughts on a Labour government

Join the conversation: Readers’ thoughts on a Labour government

Every Friday we share some of your thoughts on our work. Love an article? Disagree with it entirely? Get in touch!
James Battershill 31 May 2024
Latin America shows why ecocide must be an international crime

Latin America shows why ecocide must be an international crime

Every state has an interest in prosecuting those who destroy our planet – we must ensure there are no ‘safe havens’
Rodrigo Lledó 21 May 2024
Yes, HMP Wandsworth is dangerous – most prisons in England and Wales are

Yes, HMP Wandsworth is dangerous – most prisons in England and Wales are

Ministers told to improve state of London prison – but our investigation shows its appalling conditions are the norm
Sian Norris 14 May 2024
Labour is headed for electoral triumph – then woe in government

Labour is headed for electoral triumph – then woe in government

The party may have a 30-point lead in the polls, but its lack of real offering to voters will soon cause problems
Paul Rogers 13 May 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza could spark protests that shape entire region

Israel’s war on Gaza could spark protests that shape entire region

While media focus is on pro-Palestine protests in the US, anger in North Africa and Western Asia could boil over
Paul Rogers 08 May 2024

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