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Humanists UK has received reassurances from the UK Government that it has no plans to reintroduce laws criminalising blasphemy or restrict freedom of expression around religion. This follows on from a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that urged the Prime Minister to introduce a new blasphemy law in the mould of one suggested by Russia, China, and… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in England and Wales has been increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood MP has determined that, with effect from 11 January 2025, the PIDR in England and Wales… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt The debate on sentencing in Britain is actually creating more crime than it solves, an influential committee of MPs has found. In a damning assessment of the British debate on sentences for those convicted of criminal offences, the Commons’ justice committee cast doubt on almost every aspect of the current system. The… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Calls for a radical overhaul of Britain’s national security needs have brought Britain face-to-face with the changing demands of the 21st century. The Institute for Public Policy Research’s commission, which has been studying the issue for the last two years, has today called for the strategic defence review to be replaced with… Read more »
