* Prison Reform
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 »
Latest articles
David Cameron will insist the government can have its rehabilitation revolution at the same time as bringing “retribution” on the country’s criminals in a speech this lunchtime.
Tory veteran Kenneth Clarke has insisted he is “totally laid back” about whether he keeps his job in the looming reshuffle.