As hostility towards Channel crossings increasingly reaches those tasked with saving lives, this article examines the law and principle behind rescue at sea. From the RNLI and the right to life to international maritime law, the rule is simple: when someone is drowning, their immigration status should not determine whether they are saved.
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Charlie Kirk – Free Speech and Violence
The killing of Charlie Kirk is a stark reminder that violence can never be the answer to offensive or divisive speech. However much one rejects his views, silencing him with a bullet strikes at the heart of human rights: the right to life and the freedom to speak. True democracy demands that harmful ideas are challenged with words and debate, never with violence.
