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10 Years On: Humanists UK reflects on Same-Sex Marriage Act coming into force

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 »

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Govt wants agencies around the world to be able to see your details
MPs condemn ‘outrageous’ data sharing plans

By Laura Miller Plans to allow people’s confidential details to be shared across public and private agencies around the world have been attacked by MPs in the Commons. The Lib Dems and Tories have promised to oppose the “draconian” proposals to upend current data protection laws, as well as government plans to hold secret inquests…. Read more »

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The BBC has come in for criticism for refusing to show the appeal
Gaza appeal video

By politics.co.uk staff Scroll Down for DEC appeal video. The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for humanitarian donations to Gaza has been screened on ITV and Channel 4. The decision to screen the film follows point-blank refusals from both the BBC and Sky News, who said it would threaten their impartial image. The controversy over… Read more »