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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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Female players still get paid less for winning Wimbledon
Jowell slams Wimbledon’s unequal prize money

Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has today weighed in to the row over prize fees at Wimbledon, expressing “deep concern” that women still receive less than men. When the tennis championships kick off next Monday, the male players will be aiming for a top prize of £655,000, but the winning female player will only get £625,000…. Read more »

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John Hutton says pensions white paper will be fair to women
Govt pension plans ‘will be fair to women’

The government’s plans for a new pensions settlement will have fairness for women at their heart, John Hutton said today. The work and pensions secretary said the success of the proposals outlined in next week’s white paper would be judged against how they addressed the fact that women make up 60 per cent of those… Read more »