Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
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Opposition politicians have attacked the Government over proposals to link fines for minor offences to earnings. The Conservatives are warning that the fines would hit the middle classes, while the Liberal Democrats said it could undermine public confidence in the justice system. Under the Management of Offenders and Sentencing Bill, published on Thursday, a new… Read more »
The Government has again come in for criticism over its plans for a reform of licensing laws that could lead to 24-hour drinking. The Conservatives have accused the Government of “panicking” following reports that it plans to introduce a levy on pubs and clubs to help pay for the cost of policing its licensing law… Read more »
