Church leaders have joined campaigns group Black Mental Health UK in welcoming the findings of the Human Genetics Commission (HGC) Citizens' Inquiry into DNA database calling for the removal of all innocent DNA from the criminal database and for an independent body to replace the Home Office and Police as custodians of the database.
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July 31st, 2008
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July 31st, 2008
It marks a proof of principle that a Japanese developed alternative to cloning embryos is capable of growing a patient's own tissue, by converting adult skin cells into an embryonic state.
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July 31st, 2008
A barrister says the widespread condemnation of the court victory of a Christian registrar shows up the intolerance of today?s liberal crusaders.
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July 30th, 2008
She spent nine weeks in isolation in a classroom, alone except for a teaching assistant, working from notes which she was instructed to copy.
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July 30th, 2008
Schools are taking on the mantle of providing pupils with a stable upbringing because the skills of parents are declining, according to Philip Parkin, general secretary of Voice, the union for education professionals.
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July 30th, 2008
A Sikh teenager won a legal battle yesterday over her right to wear a bangle that she holds central to her faith.
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July 30th, 2008
A Sikh teenager who was barred from school for wearing a religious bangle regarded as a ?handcuff to God? was discriminated against and should be allowed to return to classes, a judge has ruled.
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July 30th, 2008
The death of the traditional family is fuelling a breakdown in school discipline, a leading teacher has said.
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July 30th, 2008
Three women are asking the European Court of Human Rights to overturn the Republic of Ireland?s ban on abortion.
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July 30th, 2008
Religion may have helped protect ancient humans from disease, new research has claimed.