Category - jack straw

Time to remove Bishops from the House of Lords

Press Office — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:29:13 +0000

Following the announcement by Jack Straw yesterday that should a reformed House of Lords contain an appointed element, the Government would maintain the place of bishops in it, Jonathan Bartley, co

Hate speech and free speech

Simon Barrow — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:56:07 +0000

Jack Straw has decided to introduce legislation which will prohibit the incitement of homophobic hatred. It is well-intentioned, but will this legislation work? Is it necessary?

Leader of House of Commons backs reconsideration of St George

staff writers — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:03:56 +0000

As England celebrates its patron saint today, senior UK government figure Jack Straw acknowledges that St George needs reclaiming from racists and narrow nationalists - echoing the recent Ekklesia report.

Full-face religious veils to be restricted in schools

staff writers — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:40:24 +0000

New government guidelines will prohibit te wearing of full-face veils in schools where they restrict teaching and social interaction. But they back consideration for religious dress sensibilities.