“Opening on Monday is madness”: Scientists warn cases will rise as restrictions are lifted
“Who knows where we’ll be in six weeks’ time, but it’s not going to be anywhere better than we are now,” says Professor Christine Pagel.
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Watchdogs’ report describes “cycle” of increasingly low rape prosecutions
“We need a criminal justice system that understands trauma, puts victims and survivors at its heart and is accountable,” says Rape Crisis England & Wales.
“A safe working environment is not a choice, it is an obligation”: MP mask row grows
Unions say this is a stark example of how rules in Parliament apply only to some and not to others.
Human rights lawyer speaks out against offshore asylum centres over ‘human toll’
The new borders bill contains powers allowing asylum claims to be processed outside the UK and could pave the way for offshore processing centres.
Christian Aid ends peacebuilding work in South Sudan as a result of ‘lethal’ aid cuts
“These cuts risk having a lethal effect on the chances of a lasting peace here,” says Christian Aid’s James Wani.
EXCLUSIVE: More voters think rich will try to ‘buy’ influence from Tories than from Labour
A poll found that twice as many people thought the rich trying to ‘buy’ influence in the government was more likely with a Conservative government than under Labour.
People’s Covid Inquiry: ‘The pandemic has uncovered a government unfit for purpose’
The inquiry has criticised the government’s delay in taking action against the spread of Covid-19 and cuts to the NHS.
Survivors of domestic common assault only given six months to report it to the police – or face it ‘timing out’
Three organisations have launched a campaign to extend the time allotted to 18 months.
Open letter urges UN Human Rights Council to make climate change a higher priority
“Violence against the planet is also violence against people,” says climate campaigner Isabella Shraiman.
EXCLUSIVE: Brits say Royals should apologise for not hiring ‘coloured immigrants’
Our poll reveals 48% of people thought the Royal Fousehold should apologise for the practice.