Human Rights
Tomorrow, MPs are expected to finish the Report Stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and cast their final votes at its Third Reading. If MPs vote in favour of the Bill, it will then head to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. Supporters of assisted dying will be gathering on… Read more »
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first legally recognised humanist marriage in Scotland. Over 50,000 humanist weddings have happened since. Humanists UK congratulates Humanist Society Scotland on this momentous occasion and calls for the UK Government to act so that humanists in England and Wales can have the same right to marry in line… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt Alan Johnson launched a staunch defence of the Labour government’s track record on civil liberties today, in a speech which all but removed him for the running for a shadow Cabinet job. In his last conference speech as shadow home secretary, he refused to adopt the views of his new leader, who… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Veteran gay and human rights campaigner has won a blue plaque to celebrate his achievements. The celebration will be attended by gay rights activist and actor Sir Ian McKellan. “It is a big honour,” Mr Tatchell said. “After so many years of demonisation by the tabloids, right-wingers, homophobes and even some people… Read more »
