by Archive | Feb 21, 2012
“The idea of safety doesn’t exist anymore in Baba Amr. Scary is all that exists” – Omar Shakir, a Syrian activist in a Homs neighbourhood under fierce bombardment. Overall Observations The Arab awakening or sahwa that was initially dubbed an Arab spring...
by Archive | Feb 14, 2012
The Welfare Reform Bill (WRB) which has returned to the House of Lords on 14 February 2012, before before its final passage to Royal Assent, is seen by those living at the sharp end of society (not least disabled and sick people) as a major and significant threat to...
by Archive | Dec 31, 2011
It is just over twelve months since the ‘Arab Spring’ took off in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), on 17 December 2010, in a spontaneous eruption of deep indignation but also of high expectation. An unknown fruit vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi (whose statue...
by Archive | Dec 10, 2011
1. Do you agree that legislation should be changed so that civil partnerships could be registered through religious ceremonies? YES It is fair and reasonable that registration of civil partnerships should be made available to people regardless of religion or...
