Conor Gearty

Conor Gearty, a barrister and human rights law professor at the London School of Economics, dives into pressing issues surrounding civil liberties. He argues that Britain is leaning towards a 'middle covert authoritarianism' and critiques Labour's approach to policing protests. Conor discusses the disproportionate reactions to left- versus right-wing protests and warns about the dangers of withdrawing from the ECHR, which could erode essential human rights. He expresses concern about the chilling effects of banning groups like Palestine Action on democratic freedoms.