Public discussion of migration is dominated by unstable vocabulary. Terms such as asylum seeker, refugee, migrant, and immigrant are routinely used interchangeably across media narratives and socio-political discourse, despite each having a distinct legal and historical foundation. This conceptual blurring is not merely a semantic irritation: it shapes public attitudes, legitimises particular policy choices, and... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Bill (2025): Reform or Rhetoric?
The Centre for Mental Health estimates that in 2022, mental ill health cost the UK economy approximately £300 billion: around £110 billion in lost economic output, £130 billion in human costs, and £60 billion in health and care expenditure. Strikingly, £175 billion of this total is borne directly by people living with mental health difficulties... Continue Reading →
Rotational Ambiguity in Democratic Communication: Ethical Risks and Institutional Consequences
“Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought.”— John Rawls in A Theory of Justice (1971) This article examines a communication strategy used across political traditions, and its implications for public trust and the integrity of democratic institutions. The multi-headed hydra of late capitalist messaging Modern British politics... Continue Reading →
Audit framework for racially unbiased maternity and neonatal education curriculum
Summary: This document provides a research-informed framework for healthcare executives, educators, and learners to audit maternity and neonatal education modules for racial bias and equity. It offers a structured, evidence-based approach to reforming university-level curricula, ensuring that future clinicians are trained within systems that promote safety, dignity, and fairness for all families. By identifying and... Continue Reading →
Why We Still Need Rules in War: Reflections on IHL and Gaza
Global rules in war and reflecitons on International Humanitarian Law and Gaza
King Advisory 