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The role of the media in Jessica Lal’s murder case

With the advent of media in every sphere of human life, even the last bastion of protection from prying eyes – the judiciary – seems to have fallen. Trial by media made famous, or infamous, by the O.J. Simpson murde...

by Sneha Nanavati

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The Disturbing Story Of An Honour Killing That Will Make You Realise It’s Time For Concrete Change

Twenty thousand honour killings take place around the world every year. 20,000. Take a moment to let that number sink in – because it seems almost unbelievable that we live in a world with so much hate and cruelty that th...

by Priyanka Mogul

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How Far Can The Law Protect Us?

The law is supposed to dispense justice, both for the accused and for their victims. But in a flawed world with legal loopholes and “ordinary” criminals, we must confront the possibility that horror can become reali...

by Shehrazade Zafar-Arif

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North Korea: Violence Behind The Border

North Korea is a place with almost mythical qualities; with limited access to the country itself and only the smallest trickle of media coverage, it remains a great unknown. Today has seen the reveal of one of the most shockin...

by Saskia Whelan

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The role of the media in Jessica Lal’s murder case

The Disturbing Story Of An Honour Killing That Will Make You Realise It’s Time For Concrete Change

How Far Can The Law Protect Us?

North Korea: Violence Behind The Border

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