Civil Liberties
“Decisions around the state pension triple lock carry huge political significance given the impact on a large proportion of the electorate. Over half of retirees derive the majority of their retirement income from the state pension*, so any changes to the triple lock will have a material impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of… Read more »
Decarbonising Phoenix Group’s investment portfolio will have a significant impact, accounting for 99% of the Group’s emissions • Phoenix Group is making good progress towards achieving its first interim target of a 25% reduction in the carbon intensity of circa £160 billion* of listed equities and credit by 2025 Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt The government has launched its review into Britain’s counter-terrorism laws, in a move activists are calling a “once in a generation” opportunity to restore Britain’s civil liberties. Home secretary confirmed the long-awaited review had already begun, and said it would look at six areas: the use of control orders, stop and search… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The European court of human rights (ECHR) has halted British plans to deport Babar Ahmad and radical preacher Abu Hamza to the US on terror charges. Both men appealed to the ECHR on the grounds that their potential treatment could violate the Human Rights Convention provisions on the “prohibition of torture and… Read more »
