Shami Chakrabarti podcast interview: The Human Rights Act, By Charon QC

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We have teamed up with Charon QC to do a series of political podcasts for the Wardman Wire. This is an interview with Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty.

The podcast is part of a series done in association with the College of Law, called Inside Track, where you can read the full transcript .

Shami Chakrabarti gives her thoughts on why the Human Rights Act is so important and outlines Liberty’s key role in the successful campaign to defeat proposals to increase the period that terror suspects could be held without charge to 42 days. She also discusses the role of the judiciary in upholding democratic values and gives advice to young lawyers interested in working within the field of human rights and civil liberties.

[audio:http://politalks.co.uk/pod/shami-chakrabarti-director-of-liberty-the-human-rights-act.mp3]

1. Shami Chakrabarti Biography
2. Wardman Wire