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.
Born on Sep 16, 1969 (56 years old)
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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.
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Shami Chakrabarti said 'the public order statute book and speech offences in particular do need an overarching review'.
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Shami Chakrabarti warns that the situation is escalating and compares it to a pivotal moment in a film.
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Shami Chakrabarti is a Labour peer who is one of the signatories of the letter opposing the far right's claims about asylum seekers.
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Baroness Shami Chakrabarti is a Labour peer and civil rights campaigner who commented on the situation regarding Palestine Action.
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Shami Chakrabarti, a Labour peer and civil liberties campaigner, urged caution regarding the use of AI in government.
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