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11 Jun 2013

Answers needed on possible GCHQ role in CIA drone strikes

Following allegations of GCHQ involvement in the US 'Prism' programme, calls are renewed for the agency to disclose its policy on support for CIA drone strikes.
4 Jun 2013

Government’s legal aid proposals unlawful, says legal expert

A legal opinion by a leading QC has found that the Westminster Government’s proposed changes to legal aid – for which the consultation closes today – are unlawful.
3 Jun 2013

UK charities call for support for 100,000 children of prisoners

Monday 3 June, marks the start of European Prisoners' Children Week.
22 May 2013

UK Government 'attempts to evade responsibility' over part in Libyan torture

Lawyers for the UK Government claim that it should not be held accountable in British courts for its role in the rendition and torture of Gaddafi opponents in 2004.
20 May 2013

UK Government in court over Libyan renditions

Tomorrow will see the first court hearing in the case brought by a Gaddafi opponent against the UK Government over its part in ‘rendering’ him and his pregnant wife to Libya in 2004.
17 May 2013

Charity calls for more homes

Shelter has renewed its call for more homes, as Government figures show the number of new homes built has fallen by eight per cent in three months.
13 May 2013

£30bn infrastructure spend could boost growth and reduce long-term debt levels

Investing £30bn in infrastructure would boost short term growth and increase the UK's long term economic output, according to new research from the TUC and NIESR.
6 May 2013

UK urges more arms sales to Bahrain as prince visits Counter Terror Expo

A British arms sales team from the UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation has been promoting weapons exports to Bahrain.
1 May 2013

Investigate torture of Britons, Cameron to tell UAE President

David Cameron says he will raise the issue of three British men tortured by Dubai police with the President of the United Arab Emirates during his state visit.
30 Apr 2013

EU pesticide restrictions 'a victory for bees and common sense'

The decision to introduce EU-wide restrictions on neonicotinoid insecticides linked to bee decline is a significant victory says Friends of the Earth.

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