Afua Hirsch
Afua Hirsch is the Guardian's legal affairs correspondent. She has practised at the bar in criminal defence and public law and teaches constitutional and human rights law.
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Institutions
The long arm of the Council of Europe
29 June 20101The Guardian London
On issues such as burqa bans, same sex marriages and human rights, the Council of Europe is making its presence increasingly felt. But this hitherto inconspicuous organisation, frequently confused with the EU, has an image problem.