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Are basic freedoms at risk in Kashmir?
Indian authorities have continued to keep measures in anticipation of unrest that put basic freedoms at risk in Kashmir.
What is the impact of the new divorce laws?
Victoria Syvret explains the real-world legal impact of the UK's new divorce laws, reflecting on the flaws of how divorces happened before the change.
How can the cloud build more innovative public services?
Here, Harold de Neef from Civica describes the 'Uberisation' of services, aka how innovative public services can be implemented by the cloud.
Saudi government proposes legal reform for women
The Saudi government has announced legal reforms for women whilst women activists remain locked up, Human Rights Watch said today.
Alison Pritchard becomes interim Director General of GDS
Defra's Alison Pritchard joins GDS as Director General, beginning her first week as the department’s interim chief.
India: Revoking Article 370 will cause tensions and unrest
India's revoking of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir is likely to inflame tensions and increase the risk of violence, Amnesty International India said.
Is Boris Johnson serious about “doubling down” on UK R&D investment?
Here Greg Falconer, Director of Innovation Policy at Nesta, offers PM Johnson some real advice on how to "double down" on UK R&D investment.
Local government should rethink the ‘fixing the plumbing’ principle
The Local Digital Declaration announced last year has laid the foundations for digital transformation across councils. One of the principles, ‘fixing the plumbing’, has now become a common catchphrase which is often used out of context.
New UN ‘List of Shame’ does not cover children in conflict
The United Nations secretary-general omitted countries responsible for grave violations against children in conflict in his new “list of shame”.
Childcare shortage struggle: Ofsted registration fees to see price hike
The UK’s Department of Education announced on 18th July 2019 a new proposal to raise the Ofsted registration fees.
What is happening to prisoners in South Sudan?
Six prisoners in South Sudan should be unconditionally released after being unlawfully detained without trial since November 2018, say Human Rights Watch.
#NotYourPorn: UK companies profit from ‘Revenge Porn’
In this article, #NotYourPorn Founder Kate Isaacs discusses the holes in the UK’s current Revenge Porn laws, and how the announced legal reform doesn’t address the porn industry.
PM Boris Johnson creates new Office for Veterans’ Affairs
Minister for the Cabinet Office Oliver Dowden and MoD and Cabinet Office Minister Johnny Mercer will oversee a new Office for Veterans’ Affairs to provide lifelong support to military personnel.
US should give Syrian people the right to stay says United Nations
President Trump should renew the grant of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to almost 7,000 Syrians living in the United States, who have the legal right to stay under US law.
Labour announces £3.5 billion investment in Mersey Tidal Power Project
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, will today (26 July) visit Liverpool to announce major plans for a £3.5 billion investment in the Mersey Tidal Power Project.
PM Johnson must stop arms export to Saudi Arabia says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch said that PM Boris Johnson must address the rising use of food banks, the ongoing weapons export to Saudi Arabia and the genuine application of human rights in foreign policy.
PM Boris Johnson launches police recruitment drive
Prime Minister Boris Johnson launches a police recruitment drive by employing 20,000 new officers, confirming the commitment to make streets safer as he entered Downing Street.
The Cabinet reshuffle: Who is in PM Boris Johnson’s team?
Here, we look at who made it into PM Johnson’s chosen few after the Cabinet reshuffle.
Scrapping the tapered pension allowance should be Sajid Javid’s priority
The appointment of Sajid Javid as Chancellor provides new hope for fixing the pension allowance crisis argues Gary Smith, Chartered Financial Planner at Tilney.
Priti Patel must reform inhumane immigration system says Amnesty UK
Amnesty International UK Director Kate Allen advises Home Secretary Priti Patel to reform the inhumane immigration system, which is considered by legal experts to be 'broken'.
