Constitutional Reform
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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Britain should have a wholly elected second chamber in a radical departure from tradition, MPs voted last night. The House of Commons voted with a 113 majority in favour of an elected House of Lords. Proposals to elect 80 per cent of the chamber also passed with a majority of 38. MPs also voted by… Read more »
MPs today begin a two day debate on the future of the House of Lords. The Commons will vote on a series of options for reforming the second chamber, ranging from wholly appointed to wholly elected. Leader of the house Jack Straw, who is overseeing the reforms, is pushing for a 50:50 split between elected… Read more »
