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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 »
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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The UK’s racial equality watchdog has called for an investigation into whether white British families are passed over for social housing. Trevor Phillips, chair of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR), said he had seen no evidence this was the case but there was a perception among the public that it was. Speaking… Read more »
The SNP-led Scottish executive will scrap tenants’ right-to-buy in a bid to ease housing problems in the country. Planned new council houses will not be eligible for sale in a rejection of Margaret Thatcher’s right-to-buy policy, which has been accused of decimating housing stock. Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the executive wants to increase… Read more »
