Month: July 2019

Package of £18m over three years will support freedom of expression and strengthen independent media.

Link: UK steps up fight against fake news
Source: Gov Press Releases

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has joined over 250 LBGT+ armed forces and civilian defence personnel to march in the Pride parade in London today.

Link: Defence Secretary joins armed forces personnel for London Pride
Source: Gov Press Releases

Murderers who fail to disclose the whereabouts of a victim’s body may spend longer behind bars.

Link: Justice Secretary confirms plans for ‘Helen’s Law’
Source: Gov Press Releases

Former Chief Executive of NHS Improvement appointed to Executive Chair of the Government Automation Taskforce.

Link: Ian Dalton to be Executive Chair of Automation Taskforce
Source: Gov Press Releases

Minister for Children and Families Nadhim Zahawi spoke at the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) conference 2019 in Manchester.

Link: Children and Families Minister address at ADCS conference
Source: Gov Press Releases

The High Court found Yaxley-Lennon to be in contempt of court, sentencing will take place at a later date.

Link: Stephen Yaxley-Lennon held in contempt of court
Source: Gov Press Releases

The UK welcomed Cambodia’s support for their UPR recommendation to protect victims of trafficking and forced labour; but called for the release of all political prisoners.

Link: UN Human Rights Council 41: Cambodia
Source: Gov Press Releases