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Can Murderers Be Rehabilitated? The UK Death Penalty Debate

The question of whether murderers can be rehabilitated has long divided public opinion. In the UK, where the death penalty was abolished for all crimes in 1998 (with the last execution taking place in 1964), the debate occasionally resurfaces, often triggered by high-profile and shocking crimes. Some campaigners argue for its reinstatement, believing it would deter crime and deliver justice for victims’ families. Others insist that no one, not even the state, has the moral right to take a life.

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Can You Trust the DWP When Their Own Staff Steal?

Recent revelations have highlighted disturbing cases of DWP staff committing benefit fraud, stealing funds meant for people living in poverty, with disabilities, or nearing the end of their lives. These are not just administrative errors; these are deliberate criminal acts carried out by individuals who know the system inside and out.

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Britain’s Hidden Hunger: The Crisis of Child Poverty in the UK

The prevalence of child poverty is not an accident; it is a consequence of policies, priorities, and political inertia. When the government subsidises steak dinners in Westminster while a child in the UK skips meals, something is deeply broken. If deprivation becomes acceptable, we risk losing the very soul of our society. It’s time for bold, compassionate leadership that puts children first, not after debates, not after budgets, but now.

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UN Raises Alarm Over Labour’s Disability Benefit Cuts: “A Continuation of Tory Austerity”

An urgent letter from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to the UK government has sparked outrage and concern within the disability community. The correspondence, sent Monday evening (07/07/25), follows a coordinated campaign by disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) who presented damning evidence of how the proposed cuts to out-of-work disability benefits could worsen the lives of thousands of disabled people.

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Why Can’t Governments Just Reset the Economy?

If governments are drowning in debt and slashing public services, why not just “press reset” and start again? When budget cuts and tax hikes hit the most vulnerable, many wonder why central banks can’t simply wipe the slate clean. Here’s why the real issue isn’t ability, it’s political will.

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The Definition of Hate Crime and What the Law Says

Hate crime is a violation of human rights and a crime against the very values of equality, dignity, and respect. It tears communities apart and leaves victims in emotional ruins. Society must come together to condemn hate, strengthen the law, and support victims. Most importantly, we must remember that diversity is our strength, and no one should be made to feel unsafe for simply being who they are.

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Public to Be Consulted on MPs’ Pay in New Ipsa Initiative

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has announced plans to invite members of the public to deliberate on the salaries of Members of Parliament. In an attempt to increase transparency and trust following the 2010 expenses scandal, IPSA will be sending out 10,000 letters through a lottery system in the coming weeks.