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Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights?
ByDaniel Trilling July 29, 2025

Many of his supporters hoped the Prime Minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed The international human rights system – the rules, principles and practices intended…

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The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: Netanyahu’s war has no visible exit | Editorial
ByEditorial June 19, 2025

The US president promised to keep his country out of conflicts. The Israeli prime minister has other ideasThe maxim that wars are easy to start and hard to end does not appear to be troubling Benjamin Netanyahu. For the Israeli prime minister, con…

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What are the legal issues around Britain helping Trump bomb Iran?
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter June 19, 2025

Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to back the US and – as a lawyer – will be aware of the legal landscapeMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesAs Keir Starmer considers whether Britain should support the US if Donald Trump…

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What are the legal issues around Britain helping Trump bomb Iran?
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter June 19, 2025

Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to back the US and – as a lawyer – will be aware of the legal landscapeMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesAs Keir Starmer considers whether Britain should support the US if Donald Trump…

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Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel-Iran war
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending alliesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesMinisters are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israe…

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