Voter ID a regrettably predictable disaster, Unlock Democracy says
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on democracy and the constitution has released a new report on the impact of mandatory voter ID in elections. The report found that the introduction of…
NUS demands action on student cost of living crisis
The National Union of Students (NUS) has called for the government to act on the cost of living crisis for students, following the publication of the results of an annual…
Government must tackle rising safety issues in prisons, union says
A trade union representing prison staff has called for the government to 'get a grip' on safety in British prisons. The Community union has made the call after a stabbing…
Authorities in Lebanon are ‘systematically attacking’ LGBTIQA+ people’s human rights
Lebanese authorities are systematically attacking the fundamental human rights of LGBTIQA+ people, civil society groups in Lebanon have claimed. The Coalition to Defend Freedom of Expression in Lebanon - comprised…
Strike dates: Kirklees College staff to walk out for four days
Staff at Kirklees College will strike for four days beginning on Monday 11 September in a long running dispute over low pay. The workers, represented by the University and College…
Every single US state has insufficient child protections, Human Rights Watch claims
Legal protections in every single US state fall short of international children's rights stands, a major human rights NGO has said. Human Rights Watch has made the claim about the…
Daniel Khalife: Trade union slams underinvestment in prison security and staffing
A trade union representing prison staff has said Daniel Khalife's recent escape should be a 'wake-up call' for ministers on funding of the justice system. Community - which represents some…
‘Growing confidence’ House of Lords will block Tory attempts to scrap pollution regulations, Green Party peer says
Green Party peer Jenny Jones has said she has 'growing confidence' that the House of Lords will vote down government amendments to the Levelling Up Bill that would scrap pollution…
Strike dates: Whitehall staff to walk out in pay dispute
Three major Whitehall departments are set to be hit with a staff walk out this week. Cleaning, security and support staff working for the outsourced contractor will take strike action…
Rich nations paid less than five per cent of $53 billion East Africa needs to confront climate crisis
A new report published by Oxfam has revealed that rich nations paid Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan just $ in climate-related development finance in 2021. That contrasts to the…