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Blasphemy trial to take place in the UK on Wednesday

On Wednesday, a man is to stand trial after burning a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London reportedly in protest of the President of Turkey. Humanists UK has warned that if the prosecution is successful, and if the case is reported, it will effectively re-establish the crime of blasphemy in England and Wales, 17… Read more »

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Humanists UK comment on Assisted Dying Bill Report Stage debate

Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »

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BBC rethink ‘Thought for the Day’ religious message

By politics.co.uk staff The BBC is rethinking whether Radio 4’s famous ‘Thought for the Day’ should remain an entirely religious affair. Currently, only religious figures appear on the station during the Today programme, to give a spiritually themed message. But the slot has long drawn the ire of atheists and humanists, who believe a renewed… Read more »

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Bill to abolish the license fee reaches the Commons

By politics.co.uk staff A private members bill calling for the abolition of the licence fee has reached the Commons, after a tortured birth process. The bill, introduced by Conservative backbencher Christopher Chope, would abolish the requirement for a television licence fee, by repealing the part of the Communications Act 2003 that relates to licensing of… Read more »