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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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Here is a rundown of the full list of bills from the King’s Speech 2023: GROWING THE ECONOMY Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill “Legislation will be introduced to strengthen the United Kingdom’s energy security and reduce reliance on volatile international energy markets and hostile foreign regimes. This Bill will support the future licensing of new oil… Read more »
Parliament today heard the annual King’s Speech, as Rishi Sunak laid out his legislative plans for the year ahead. It was King Charles III’s first such speech as monarch, and the first of the prime minister’s tenure in No 10. It is also potentially the last before a general election, which must be held by January… Read more »
