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Press release: Government’s “Injustice Bill” prices poor victims of overseas human rights abuses out of the courts

Amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill to safeguard justice for victims of corporate human rights abuses in developing countries were narrowly defeated in the House of Lords yesterday. Crossbench peers had argued that an exemption was needed to make sure than poor communities harmed by UK-based companies could still afford to bring cases to court.

Pope Paul VI Lecture challenges us all to think again about 'charity'

Over 350 people attended CAFOD’s annual Pope Paul VI memorial lecture, given by Fr Christopher Jamison OSB at St Mary and St Michael’s Catholic Church in Shadwell, East London on Friday 18 November. In his talk, Fr Christopher challenged our definition of charity, and argued for an ethical framework for the financial sector.

Upholding the sanctity of life

Angel Lagdameo, Archbishop of Jaro and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, explores how destructive mining is ruining his country's future

Meet the policy team

Our Public Policy Team researches and analyses international policies affecting poor communities, and suggests alternatives to reduce poverty.

Put needs of small businesses first

Time to review ‘irrelevant and harmful’ global business rankings