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June 19, 2019

Stuck in earlier modern thinking on gender, the Vatican fails young people

The Vatican has attacked ‘gender theory’ in a widely-criticised
May 2, 2019

Government 'diluting' guidance for independent schools on teaching respect for LGBT people

The Government has diluted guidance outlining how independent schools in England are expected to teach respect for LGBT people, says Humanists UK.
February 13, 2019

Warning of increased bullying if LGBT guidance for schools is diluted

More than 50 religion and belief leaders, educationists, and LGBT rights advocates have signed an open letter urging the Secretary of State for Education not to dilute draft guidance for independent schools on teaching respect for LGBT people.
November 8, 2018

Inspection finds HMP Kirkham successful, but staff-prisoner relationships need addressing

HMP Kirkham found to be safe, but many prisoners felt victimised by rude and abrupt staff.
October 30, 2018

Bereaved family call for review of Scottish prison system

Family of 21-year-old Katie Allan who died in prison are seeking an immediate review of the Scottish prison system.
October 15, 2018

Prisoners 'dying preventable deaths', says Prisons Ombudsman

Evidence from death investigations underlined the urgent need for national strategies and support for struggling prisons.
September 27, 2018

Inquest concludes into self-inflicted death of Matthew Gray at HMP Norwich

Matthew was the first of three young prisoners to die at HMP Norwich between March and July last year.
August 23, 2018

Iran sanctions are unjust and harmful, says UN expert

UN Expert warns of 'economic war' at a world level.
July 20, 2018

Call for civilian police to investigate all military crimes after highly critical inquest verdict

Following the Coronor's verdict on the death of Pte Sean Benton at Deepcut Barracks, Liberty says the military police lack the resources and experience to competently and independently investigate the most serious crimes.
June 8, 2018

Charities publish report on factors affecting children's mental healh

Ten year olds who frequently argue with their mother are significantly more likely to develop mental health problems by the time they are 14, a new report from The Children’s Society and Barnardo’s has found.