This new collection of essays, from Amnesty International UK and the Labour Campaign for Human Rights, looks at key human rights issues, from global atrocities to the growing homelessness crisis in the UK. It highlights the responsibility of governments to protect everyone’s rights but notes that recent years have seen a worrying rollback of these protections, including in the UK.

The essays emphasise that human rights should guide government decisions, helping to create fairer and more just public services. Tracey Herrington’s article, “Listen to the voices of lived experience,” stresses the importance of listening to people directly affected by poverty and human rights violations. She argues that real change comes from putting their voices and insights at the heart of the solutions.

Overall, this collection calls on the UK government to renew its commitment to human rights and lead by example.