Independent MP William Wilberforce wrote the Slave Trade Act in 1807 which abolished the industry across the British Empire. It was enacted in 1833 The transatlantic slave trade was launched by Portuguese traders with the construction of sub-Saharan Africa’s first permanent slave trading post at Elmina in 1492. But it soon passed into Dutch then … Read more
Campaigners have hailed a ‘victory for free speech after academics at Cambridge University rejected demands that views remain ‘respectful’. Dons opted instead to support ‘tolerance’ of differing opinions instead of ‘respect’ – a term which made critics fearful that it could crush freedom of expression. The vote yesterday has resulted in widespread praise as campaigners claim … Read more
New guidelines to tighten up advertising ‘buy now, pay later’ services like Klarna have been welcomed by campaigners – but they called for tougher rules to stop more consumers falling into debt. Delayed payment providers have been asked to revamp their marketing by next March to ensure users are not being misled and were aware … Read more
The ‘blanket ban’ on elderly care home residents visiting family and friends at Christmas could face a legal challenge. Official advice on the issue breaches equality and human rights laws, argues the dementia rights organisation John’s Campaign. Under Government guidance on ‘festive bubbles’, working age adults in homes can enjoy external visits for Christmas but … Read more
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Manchester this afternoon in a peaceful anti-lockdown demonstration, as one man was detained by police for flying a drone. The latest march is one of several which have taken place across England in recent weeks as people continue to protest against the government’s latest tiered lockdown measures … Read more
Stonehenge tunnel campaigners launch legal battle against decision to approve ‘wasteful and destructive’ £1.7billion road plan Ministers have approved proposal for new two-mile tunnel south of current road Campaign group Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site has instructed lawyers Wrote to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps warning of possible legal challenge By Rory Tingle For Mailonline Published: 16:49 … Read more
What a dopey idea! Campaigners condemn alcohol-style ‘units’ system to guide cannabis users The scheme would resemble official alcohol unit guidelines Scientific studies show cannabis is up to 24 per cent more potent than in 1970s Bath researchers analysed data from more than 80,000 street dealer samples Charity Cannabis Skunk Sense warns there is no … Read more
Commercial aircrafts should be banned from flying at night to give residents eight hours sleep, campaigners tell government The letter was signed by 17 campaign groups and called for a night flight ban The group claims that night flights could cause several health issues for people Only emergency or humanitarian flights should be allowed at … Read more
Campaigners who want to ‘rewild’ Britain will ask for permission to reintroduce lynx within WEEKS – and WOLVES could be next Proposal could see Wolves and Lynx reintroduced to the wilds of Great Britain Lynx are seen as the more likely candidate, head of Natural England has said Successful return of wolves to the Netherlands … Read more
Salmon farmers are ‘torturing’ porpoises and dolphins with high-pitched noises to protect their stock, campaigners warn Salmon farmers use underwater high-pitched noise devices to protect stock The devices are used to scare off seals that can each eat up to 15lb of fish a day But the underwater equipment has been branded ‘sonic torture’ by … Read more