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Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Domestic violence victims are being forced to face abusers in court ordeal
Growing numbers of domestic violence victims are being quizzed by their former partners in court due to cuts in legal aid which have led to a rise in litigation-in-person cases, family law specialists are warning. Emma…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Leading scientists warn against 3-parent baby plan
This week leading international scientists will warn a Parliamentary inquiry that the Government’s 3-parent baby plan raises serious public safety concerns and should not be permitted to go ahead. Currently, the proposed technique - known as…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Cracks found at reactor at Hunterston B nuclear power station
New cracks have been found in one of the reactors at Hunterston B nuclear power station in North Ayrshire. Two of about 3,000 graphite bricks in the core of reactor four are affected. Plant operator, EDF…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Schools ‘could be sued’ under new regulations – senior QC warns
New education standards which may politicise the curriculum pave the way for schools being sued over what they teach, according to a senior QC. In a legal opinion for The Christian Institute, John Bowers QC said…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Britain warned, as euthanasia rate in the Netherlands soars
Euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands have risen by 151 per cent over the last seven years, prompting fears about ‘steady extension’ if Britain legalises assisted suicide. According to Dutch media reports, the number of euthanasia deaths…
Friday, 10 October 2014 01:00
Turkey: Deaths in Kurdish protests across Turkey
People were killed in demonstrations across Turkey as Kurds demanded that the government do more to protect the town of Kobane from terrorist fighters. On Tuesday night police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse…