It has been confirmed that people who volunteer in schools and clubs in England and Wales will no longer need duplicate criminal record checks if they work for more than one group.
Hillsborough Fight For Justice Continues
The families and friends of the 96 Hillsborough victims were celebrating last night, as a new police investigation was launched into the tragedy and fresh inquests were ordered by Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge after the original inquest verdicts were quashed.
British Bill Of Rights Commission To Publish Findings
A commission set up to examine the case for a British Bill of Rights will publish its findings today (December 18th 2012), but ahead of the publication, Justice Minister Chris Grayling has said in an article that criminals and terrorists should no longer be able to cite “human right” as a defence.
Government Split Over Drug Laws
Days after Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls for a Royal Commission on drugs, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called for a review and says that Mr Cameron must show courage over the issue, as he believes that the UK is losing the war on drugs “on an industrial scale”.
What Protection For Faith Leaders Under Gay Marriage?
Minister for Faith Baroness Warsi has written to the Culture Secretary Maria Miller, asking for clarification on the protection for churches and other places of worship if they refuse to conduct same-sex marriages.