14 Nov 2013 — The right to public protest and free speech is being put at risk by new laws proposed by the Government. IPNAs (Injunctions to Prevent Nuisance or Annoyance) have been proposed by the Government to replace ASBOs (Anti-Social Behaviour Orders). Lawyer Sam Webster explains why the proposals are so dangerous.
David Cameron has announced plans to issue a Sharia law bond in the UK, making it the first non-Muslim country to do so — The Irish government has announced that it is to hold a referendum on gay marriage — Councillors in Liverpool are calling for high stakes gambling machines to be banned from betting shops in the city — Pressure from charities and campaign groups, including the British Humanist Organisation and The Christian Institute, has forced the Government to pause part of its controversial new Lobbying Bill — Legalising assisted suicide would be the start of a slippery slope, and result in a major change to criminal law — 22 percent of councils still have a Bible reading or a prayer at the start of their meetings — And a campaign has been launched to encourage people to send real Christmas cards rather than e-cards this year.