Shami Chakrabarti
Shami Chakrabarti is a British lawyer, civil liberties advocate, and former director of Liberty, a prominent human rights organization. Known for her eloquent defense of civil liberties and human rights, Chakrabarti has been a key figure in debates over privacy, surveillance, and the balance between security and freedom in the UK. Recently, she was in the news urging caution regarding the reliance on AI tools like the government's Humphrey, highlighting concerns about potential biases and inaccuracies similar to past government failures.
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Recent news mentions
Leading human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti said the number of cases where the courts have ruled someone cannot be removed because of inhuman and degrading treatment were very rare.
PM wants to change how international law used in asylum cases
United Kingdom· 2025-10-01
Shami Chakrabarti said 'the public order statute book and speech offences in particular do need an overarching review'.
I don't regret my online postsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Shami Chakrabarti warns that the situation is escalating and compares it to a pivotal moment in a film.
Pensionärer grips vid Gazademonstrationen i London
Sweden· 2025-09-06
Shami Chakrabarti is a Labour peer who is one of the signatories of the letter opposing the far right's claims about asylum seekers.
Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse | Immigration and asylumUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02
Baroness Shami Chakrabarti is a Labour peer and civil rights campaigner who commented on the situation regarding Palestine Action.
After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?United Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Shami Chakrabarti, a Labour peer and civil liberties campaigner, urged caution regarding the use of AI in government.
UK government rollout of Humphrey AI tool raises fears about reliance on big tech | Artificial intelligence (AI)United Kingdom· 2025-06-15
