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Assisted Dying: The Way Up or the Way Out?
August 12, 2014 - 1 Comment
The debate surrounding the legality of assisted suicide shows society’s changing perceptions on the value of life Last...
August 12, 2014 - 1 Comment
The debate surrounding the legality of assisted suicide shows society’s changing perceptions on the value of life Last...
Parliamentary Debates: The Politics of Comedy
January 23, 2013 - 1 Comment
Elected representatives convene in the House of Commons to discuss politics, policy, law and governance among other matters,...
January 23, 2013 - 1 Comment
Elected representatives convene in the House of Commons to discuss politics, policy, law and governance among other matters,...
Wrapped in Controversy: London 2012 and the Bhopal Tragedy
December 6, 2011 - 9 Comments
As the 2012 London Olympics approach, a furore has erupted surrounding the £7m sponsorship of the games by the highly controversial...
December 6, 2011 - 9 Comments
As the 2012 London Olympics approach, a furore has erupted surrounding the £7m sponsorship of the games by the highly controversial...
General Elections 2010: The X-Factor
May 8, 2010 - 1 Comment
By Zahra Latif My Perspective on the General Elections The General Elections on Thursday the 6th of May 2010 had one of the highest...
May 8, 2010 - 1 Comment
By Zahra Latif My Perspective on the General Elections The General Elections on Thursday the 6th of May 2010 had one of the highest...
We are the World
April 16, 2010 - 6 Comments
By H M Zaheer Why should we consider international development as an issue when voting in the 2010 General Election? In a world of evolving social media, 24-7 news and unlimited communications, politicians are realising the importance of Generation Next. This varied group of young people may not know it, but they make up a considerable size of the population and will play a decisive role in electing our next government. The mainstream parties are aware of their importance and are actively...
April 16, 2010 - 6 Comments
By H M Zaheer Why should we consider international development as an issue when voting in the 2010 General Election? In a world of evolving social media, 24-7 news and unlimited communications, politicians are realising the importance of Generation Next. This varied group of young people may not know it, but they make up a considerable size of the population and will play a decisive role in electing our next government. The mainstream parties are aware of their importance and are actively...
Powerful or powerless?
March 6, 2010 - 7 Comments
By Mohammed Amin At first sight the question sounds trivial. Who would choose to be powerless? Many though have no choice but to remain politically powerless. Around the world, millions live under dictatorships where power is jealously guarded by the few. Any attempt to produce change can result in imprisonment or death. In contrast, we live in one of the freest societies on Earth, where power is dispersed and readily available to those who seek it. 726
March 6, 2010 - 7 Comments
By Mohammed Amin At first sight the question sounds trivial. Who would choose to be powerless? Many though have no choice but to remain politically powerless. Around the world, millions live under dictatorships where power is jealously guarded by the few. Any attempt to produce change can result in imprisonment or death. In contrast, we live in one of the freest societies on Earth, where power is dispersed and readily available to those who seek it. 726
CHANGE
March 4, 2010 - 4 Comments
By Basmah Saqib I’m out with my flag strapped to my backpack and I’m staring again at the Houses that have given up caring When is my voice gonna be heard? When will my government learn that We’re cursed? Sitting on a moral debt 705
March 4, 2010 - 4 Comments
By Basmah Saqib I’m out with my flag strapped to my backpack and I’m staring again at the Houses that have given up caring When is my voice gonna be heard? When will my government learn that We’re cursed? Sitting on a moral debt 705
