A new independent documentary tells the story of last month's riots in Tottenham from the point of view of local residents. Definitely worth a watch,
After England's riots, the Prime Minister has pledged to replace the Human Rights Act with "our own British bill of rights". But the HRA is already quintessentially British, and the rights it enshrines are needed more than ever if we are to heal 'Broken Britain'
David Cameron pledged in the wake of England's riots to address the country's 'rights not responsibilities' culture. Will the Liberal Democrats stand firm against the Prime Minister's hostility to human rights legislation?
Today the trial of nine UK Uncut activists begins. They had superglued themselves to Topshop last year in protest against tax avoidance by the super-rich. Their trial comes at a pivotal time, as England undergoes a post-riots crackdown on the right to protest
Ten years after 9/11, the 'War on Terror' in Britain is being replaced by a 'War on the Underclass' as exceptional legal powers and the militarization of the police come to constitute the new normal.
As right wing commentators channel Enoch Powell, Steven Hirschler counts the human cost of misdiagnosing civil unrest
Notting Hill Carnival - despite predictions of disorder after London's riots - was hailed as 'peaceful' and a 'success'. The price was basic civil liberties, as the normal rule of law was suspended across the capital, and stop-and-search powers abused
What might we hope for from life? Watching the London riots from afar John Berger finds a small passport that lets him visualise what is missing from a looter's expectations
The riots and their aftermath invoked both shame and pride in England. Many members of the Islamic and other minority faith communities were praised for their bravery and dignity. But will this change the English public's attitude towards Muslims?
Before the riots, young people growing up in poverty in London faced the threat of criminalisation. Now, living publicly in the city as a deprived young person practically amounts to criminal activity
