Scottish human rights lawyer Helen DuffyZubaydah was the first person subjected to the CIA’s so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques” – a euphemism for torture – following September 11. Neither Britain nor individuals working for the state “have been held to account” for either historical or current human rights abuses. It’s made really important contributions to the development of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and many other human rights projects,” Duffy said. That is who we need to worry about.”The increase in armed conflict is adding to the erosion of human rights. The claim that issues like terrorism or immigration means we “can’t afford human rights is, of course, anathema to the whole notion of human rights”.

Source: The Herald March 29, 2026 06:50 UTC