Exit interview with Shami Chakrabarti

"We don't win by mimicking the profound authoritarianism of those who are plotting against this country" - Shami Chakrabarti View this email in your browser Since the September 11 attacks, Western governments have often sought to extend their powers to ensure greater national security, usually at the expense of civil liberties. So it was perhaps perfect timing then, that Shami Chakrabarti joined Liberty on September 10th 2001, just 24 hours before the tragic events that would change the world forever. In her 12 years as director of the organisation, she seemed to challenge every attack on civil liberties that the government of the day tried to make. As she steps down from her position, we have an interview with her about democracy, British patriotism, and what home secretaries are like in private. Elsewhere, we hear from Jane Fae on today's report into equality for transgender people, which found that "high levels of transphobia" remain in all areas of our society. Despite welcoming the report she points to her own experiences to argue that systemic prejudice will be hard to change.   Latest Articles     The trans inquiry report is welcome but systemic prejudice will be hard to budge   On Jan 14, 2016 11:59 am Producing a report is the easy bit, only time will tell if real change will come Read more... »   Exit Interview: Shami Chakrabarti   On Jan 14, 2016 09:40 am As Shami Chakrabarti steps down as director of Liberty, she talks to Politics.co.uk about Theresa May, British democracy and what home secretaries are like in private Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Why Choose Voice?   On Jan 13, 2016 04:52 pm Why do you need a union? Hear from Voice members and staff about how Voice: the union for education, early years and childcare professionals can support you throughout your career. Read more... » How we keep the world moving   On Jan 08, 2016 04:18 pm CIHT members plan, design, build, operate and maintain best-in-class transport systems and infrastructure. The Institution supports its members' professional aspirations by providing routes to professional qualifications, networking opportunities and professional development events. CIHT also works to promote the importance of the transportation industry to government and society. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC warns over regulation can harm conservation BASC has responded to the publication of the Welsh Government's consultation paper 'Promoting the conservation of White-fronted Geese in Wales' by warning against over regulation and the damage that this can do to nature and threatened species. Read more... »   ABI and BIBA launch industry Code of Good Practice to help vulnerable customers The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association today launch a joint Code of Good Practice to help insurers and insurance brokers recognise and help potentially vulnerable customers, who may need extra support when renewing motor and home insurance policies. Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences