During the eleven years that have elapsed since the September 11 attacks on America, the United States government has arbitrarily and indefinitely detained countless individuals suspected of terrorism without ever bringing evidence or charges against them, and without ever granting them a trial.

Nine months ago, this deeply controversial...

Despite some costly and embarrassing setbacks that threatened to cast a dark shadow over the start of the new academic year, Michael Gove may breathe a sigh of relief as 55 of his new free schools have completed their first full fortnight of the new school term.

After two years in the political wilderness, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, David Laws, is back in the heart of government. Or very close to its heart at least: while he won't be sitting in the cabinet, reports say that he is nonetheless to be given a "more strategic role"...

With the Scottish electorate due to vote on the issue of independence in the Autumn of 2014, the issue of an independent Scotland's status within the EU has become central to the debate. Despite the impending referendum, however, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has repeatedly refused requests to reveal whether...

For some, rape is apparently an ambiguous and confusing issue.

Back in 2008, Dame Helen Mirren caused a considerable stir when, in an interview with GQ magazine, she characterized "date rape" as a "tricky" area that need not necessarily be a matter for the courts. If a woman ended...

Paid internships are a great thing. For the employer, it is a unique opportunity to inject energy and new ideas into their business and to recruit graduates with a diverse range of talent and potential, while for the interns themselves, it is a chance to develop vital professional skills, establish...