Honours System
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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Police are considering re-interviewing several key Downing Street members of staff over the cash for honours scandal, it has emerged. Letters have been written to some of Tony Blair’s top aides requesting further information. The meetings are set to take place after Christmas, and those being questioned are being interviewed as witnesses and not suspects…. Read more »
Tony Blair has insisted it was “perfectly natural” and “not the slightest bit surprising” that he should be questioned by police over the cash for honours affair. Yesterday, he met with Scotland Yard officials for two hours at Downing Street, in what is thought to be the first such questioning of a sitting prime minister… Read more »
