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January 5, 2020

Misleading new army adverts prey on vulnerable teenagers, says Peace Pledge Union

The British army has been accused of trying to exploit teenagers who lack self-confidence after launching their 2020 recruitment campaign.
October 21, 2019

Rabbis for Human Rights volunteers attacked by settlers in the West Bank

Volunteers from Rabbis for Human Rights were attacked as they assisted Palestinian farmers in harvesting their olives in the northern West Bank village of Burin.
August 13, 2019

In some areas, little has changed for disabled children over 40 years, says researcher

Researchers say local disabled people’s organisations should be involved in planning and delivering PSHE lessons on disability.
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and LGBT rights advocates have signed an open letter urging the Secretary of State for Education not to dilute draft guidance for independent schools on teaching respect for LGBT people.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.