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Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
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There has been a 13-fold increase in the number of prisoners being held in police cells, it emerged last night. Figures show a significant rise in the number of nights in which prisoners were housed in police custody suites rather than prison cells. The Conservatives have condemned the practice, arguing it is an inappropriate use… Read more »
MPs have voted in favour of a ban on strikes by prison officers. The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) and government have until May 8th to reach a new voluntary “no strike” agreement but the Commons today approved “reserve powers” allowing the government to enforce a legal ban. Justice secretary Jack Straw said the government had… Read more »
