- The European Court of Human Rights as now ruled that Hamza, Qatada and others can be extradited.  Common sense has prevailed and by not losing patience with due process the government has maintained its credibility. 

-  The Bahraini Grand Prix will go ahead next weekend as concerns about Human rights abuses are subordinated to other imperatives.

- Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa - a Bahraini Prince, allegedly implicated in the crack down on pro-democracy protesters, will be granted VIP status at the London Olympics.  The Sheikh is reported to have said of those involved in the pro-democracy movement - "Anyone who called for the fall of the regime, may a wall fall on his head, whether he is an athlete, socialite or politician - whatever he is - he will be held accountable...Bahrain is an island and there is nowhere to escape".

- Former British Home Secretary - Jack Straw - apparently admits to having signed orders in at least one case for the extraordinary rendition of a terrorist suspect to Libya.  It seems that though there is a pretty good record internally, the UK hasn't been so diligent in observing the 'rule of law' in relation to foreign affairs.  Shame.