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New Humanist magazine joins Humanists UK in historic charity merger

After more than a century of collaboration, a merger has been announced between the Rationalist Association, which has published New Humanist magazine since its founding in 1885, and Humanists UK. For 130 years, New Humanist has been a vital platform for award-winning journalism and insightful commentary on science, technology, culture, and politics. As part of… Read more »

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MPs argue 'no evidence' to justify 42-day pre-charge detention
MPs prepare to oppose 42-day detention

Opposition politicians have vowed to fight the government’s controversial plans to extend pre-charge detention to 42 days. The counterterrorism bill received its second reading in the Commons unopposed last night but Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and some Labour MPs plan to attack specific passages when it enters the committee stage for scrutiny. MPs remain deeply sceptical… Read more »

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Aslyum system "mark of national shame"
Asylum system “not fit for purpose”

The system for receiving asylum seekers in the UK is “not fit for purpose” and should be seen as a source of national shame, a report has said. The Independent Asylum Commission (IAC) found the treatment of those seeking asylum in Britain fell below that standards that could be expected of a civilised country. In… Read more »