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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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Charles Taylor today stood down as Liberian leader in a ceremony that saw vice-president Moses Blah ready to assume the role. It is widely hoped that Mr. Taylor’s decision will help move forward the peace talks that are taking place in Ghana between government and rebel forces. However, his continuing presence in the country could… Read more »
The second witness to appear before the Hutton Inquiry into the tragic death of Iraq arms expert Dr David Kelly said today that the scientist “strayed” outside government rules regarding talking to the media. Ministry of Defence personnel director Richard Hatfield said that Dr Kelly had “clearly strayed beyond providing technical information” in his meetings… Read more »
