British Isles
Long-distance admissions for psychiatric patients must end
The phasing out of unacceptable long-distance admissions for severely mentally ill patients and quicker access to acute psychiatric care are two key recommendations for improving services in England. The Independent Commission on Acute Adult Psychiatric Care…
Ofsted to become a national regulator of religion?
Christians in the UK are concerned that a Government proposal to curb Islamic extremism will affect religious liberty for churches. Prime Minister David Cameron announced a five-year plan last year to weed out growing Islamic extremism…
Twelve men sentenced for sexual exploitation of teenager
Eleven men were convicted of rape and a twelfth of sexual activity in a trial in Bradford. The victim was aged thirteen when she was first raped and abused repeatedly by the men. Mr Justice Thomas…
Fairtrade Easter eggs
Boys as young as ten are trafficked to perform the back-breaking and hazardous job of harvesting cocoa beans in West Africa. These beans are turned into the chocolate that we buy from local supermarkets. As Easter…
