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Humanists UK has raised concerns over potentially unintended consequences of measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would, if not amended, pave the way for a new generation of 100% religiously selective schools for the first time since 2011. The Bill does not refer to faith school admissions at all and nothing in… Read more »
The hidden impact of domestic abuse on healthcare professionals has been revealed by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), in the latest edition of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) journal. The RMBF has seen a significant increase in doctors accessing support as a direct result of domestic abuse. Five years ago the charity, which the MDU… Read more »
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The principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability are the bedrock of a democratic society. They enable trust between the electorate and those in power — and allow a level playing field in which voters, not special interests, drive debate and government decision-making. In Britain today, these ideals are under threat. Just 6 per cent of… Read more »
Free and fair elections are the hallmark of democracy. If people are to be represented and governed as they wish, it’s not enough that they are able to vote. They must be able to vote without coercion, manipulation, or distortion. General elections in Britain are free, but they are not fair. That’s the finding of… Read more »
