Human trafficking
Human trafficking introduction
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The phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking images - modern slavery that needs tackling, but are people who have been trafficked necessarily asking for protection?... Read more : Human trafficking introduction
Human trafficking: Perspectives
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The words slavery, abuse, victims and protection come hand in hand when discussing human trafficking - but some researchers are arguing that the terminology itself is part... Read more : Human trafficking: Perspectives
Your truth or theirs - the making of public opinion
Your truth or theirs - the making of public opinion introduction
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A public form of political gossip, a way for politicians to test out public reaction to policies, an accurate prediction of how people will vote? Getting... Read more : Your truth or theirs - the making of public opinion introduction
Your truth or theirs - the making of public opinion: Perspectives
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Opinion polls have their uses - but it is important to remember they do not, nor are intended to, predict the future. Join Dave Middleton for a... Read more : Your truth or theirs - the making of public opinion: Perspectives
The politics of blood
The politics of blood introduction
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In Thailand, political ideas are fought in the media spotlight - but behind the arresting symbolism and imagery, issues of democracy, welfare, education and human rights... Read more : The politics of blood introduction
The politics of blood: Perspectives
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Join the BBC's Asia correspondent, Alastair Leithead, and author and historian Chris Baker, for an insight into the colour coded protests and political problems facing... Read more : The politics of blood: Perspectives
Digging up Spain's dead
Digging up Spain's dead introduction
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During Franco's dictatorship, many people who tried to stand against him were murdered and buried in unmarked graves. Over 30 years after his death in... Read more : Digging up Spain's dead introduction
Digging up Spain's dead: Perspectives
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For decades, silence has surrounded the civil war and General Franco's dictatorship - but now Spain is starting to confront its past. Dr Georgina Blakeley... Read more : Digging up Spain's dead: Perspectives
Berlusconi
Berlusconi introduction
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Showman, entertainer, and as some might describe him - the politically incorrect politician; is Berlusconi a glimpse of political leadership of the future? Read more : Berlusconi introduction
Berlusconi: Perspectives
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Elections once every four years, an all or nothing choice, is probably outdated - but what is the cost of populism, such as achieved by Berlusconi, for democracy? Join... Read more : Berlusconi: Perspectives
Taking sanctuary
Taking sanctuary introduction
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We hear from successful asylum-seeker Rodrigo Endema, and from "David" who has been refused asylum, about what sanctuary means to them, and how the City... Read more : Taking sanctuary introduction
Taking sanctuary: Perspectives
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Refugees and asylum-seekers looking for sanctuary in the UK face many challenges, such as hostility and isolation. Often, mainstream attitudes are that they are victims... Read more : Taking sanctuary: Perspectives
Do you know who you are?
Do you know who you are? Introduction
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You may think you have a right to your nationality and that the state will protect you, however, we hear from Ruth Barnett, a Jewish... Read more : Do you know who you are? Introduction
Do you know who you are? Perspectives
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In a roundtable discussion about citizenship, our experts discuss nationality from an activism point of view, and a theoretical standpoint. Read more : Do you know who you are? Perspectives
The insecurity of security
The insecurity of security introduction
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Security measures, such as gated communities and CCTV, can remove people's rights and have a long-term physical impact on everyday life. Do these increasing attempts... Read more : The insecurity of security introduction
The insecurity of security: Perspectives
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The stated purpose of the checkpoints and walls that control movement of Palestinians between Israel and the West Bank is to prevent terrorists from entering... Read more : The insecurity of security: Perspectives
The politics of food
The politics of food introduction
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The apple has become a contested political symbol of rural Britain versus the need to keep up with mass markets, and as the policing of... Read more : The politics of food introduction
The politics of food: Perspectives
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How does the decline of the British apple orchard have wider significance to our understanding of food, politics and the way we live? And why... Read more : The politics of food: Perspectives
Sacking Prime Ministers
Sacking Prime Ministers
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It can be hard to persuade the person in charge that it's time for them to go. Much harder when they're the Prime Minister. Andrew... Read more : Sacking Prime Ministers
Sacking Prime Ministers: Perspectives
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The most powerful person in the country - so how do you get rid of them? Richard Heffernan and guests explore ways of sacking Prime... Read more : Sacking Prime Ministers: Perspectives
Performing politics
Performing politics
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Do we want politicians - or do we really want performers instead? William Hague, Glenda Jackson, Quentin Letts and Simon Sebag-Montefiore consider if we're putting... Read more : Performing politics
Performing politics: Perspectives
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In a democracy, has the public created a demand for politicians to perform - and does that mean we can't trust them? Mike Saward and... Read more : Performing politics: Perspectives
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General Election 2010 - 92Rewind
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As we draw closer to the 2010 General Election, those of us who remember 1992 are getting a major sense of déjà vu. Read more : General Election 2010 - 92Rewind
New politics for a new age
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Giles Mohan responds to the Reith Lecture by Jeffery Sachs on 'New Politics for a New Age'. Read more : New politics for a new age
Rule by the people
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In this article, Matt Matravers of York University explores some of the key issues relating to democracy, including its meaning, value, scope, problems and future. Read more : Rule by the people
Does democracy work?
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If people got to vote on what style of government they'd like, democracy would win. But is it the best system on offer? Read more : Does democracy work?
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