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A man who burnt a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London has been found guilty of religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress by Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He has been ordered to pay a fine of £240 and surcharge of £96. With welcome clarity, the judge said that the current prosecution was not ‘an… Read more »
The trial of a man who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in protest of the President of Turkey has just concluded. The man stood trial for racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment, alarm, or distress at Westminster Magistrates Court. The outcome is pending. Humanists UK has expressed concern that this might amount to… Read more »
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Britain’s failure to teach mathematics at both school and university level to a high standard has cost the economy £9 million, according to a report published today. The study, by right-of-centre thinktank Reform, says a “knot of political control” has put off teachers and students from studying subjects like maths and physics. Shadow education secretary… Read more »
Government plans to ensure every child experiences five hours of culture a week moved a step closer to reality today. The Department for Children, Schools and Families has announced the ten areas which will be participating in pilot schemes for the Find Your Talent initiative. Bolton, Tower Hamlets and Leeds are among the areas chosen…. Read more »
