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Sajid Javid Should Confront FGM with a British Version of Anti-Mafia Laws

FGM, forced marriage, and child sex abuse are criminal acts in the UK. But the state needs additional tools to convict perpetrators.

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Why Children Must Not be Regarded as Criminals

In dealing with children who commit offences, we must remember that they cannot be expected to have an adult understanding of their behaviour. The recent furore over Shamima Begum’s desire to return to...

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Lionesses Led by Lambs: Ruth Hunt, Katie Ghose, Sophie Walker

Ruth Hunt, Katie Ghose, and Sophie Walker could have been powerful advocates for women, yet each of them failed and, instead, stepped down.

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Identity, Islam, and the Twilight of Liberal Values

In her new book, 'Identity, Islam, and the Twilight of Liberal Values', Dr Terri Murray argues that core liberal values are under threat.

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Regulating Betting In the UK : An Overview

Regulating betting, while a challenging endeavour, is imperative in order to ensure that both sides benefit in their transactions in the industry. Gambling is big business in the UK. In 2014 it was...

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A Loveless Affair with Technology

Growing up without the shiny consoles of wealthier kids, I was easily swayed by the siren song of a smart phone. But what I had given up was far costlier.

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Why Variety is a Basic and Necessary Component of a Functional Society

Aaron Gleason presents his case on why the way to escape ridiculous culture warring is a multifaceted society which is characterized by genuine tolerance. I recently came across an older article...

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The Independent Group – What This Means for the Future of British Politics

With 11 MPs having resigned from the Labour and Conservative Parties, what does the Independent Group stand for and what kind of impact will they have? The rumours of splits within the Labour Party...

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Making The Process Easier: Helping You Through The Funeral Arrangement Process

 It is a trite truth that just because someone passes away, doesn’t mean the world stops turning. When a loved one passes away, you need to arrange an everlasting memorial as well as other funeral...

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Western Governments, Arms Sales, and Human Rights Hypocrisy

In dealing with “dubious customers,” are we not favouring personal gains at the high cost of ignoring universal moral values?

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SIX WAYS OF LEVERAGING YOUR SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

You might have heard quite a lot that it’s better to build your skills than your resume’. Since our actions speak louder than words.  How terrifying it is to realize the speed with which time is...

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Education Response to COVID-19 in the UK

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of systems in the UK and the entire world. This includes the education system. Since safety is now of the essence, social distancing is tremendously important....

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Can Foreigners Start a Business in Singapore?

How Can a Foreigner Start a Business in Singapore? Singapore is one of the countries with a rapidly growing economy. Various industries are doing well, and this can be attributed to the multiple...

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Best proposal ideas for your girlfriend 2020

Asking for a person’s hand in marriage is a momentous moment for every young man. You have to be on your best behaviour, dressed properly from head to toe, and find a ring of a suitable size guess the...

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How to promote your new album on Spotify?

Spotify is the platform for artists with the dream of growing their music; here, they can stream live music and increase their fan base.  Spotify is both a career building site and entertainment...

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Is the medals table an accurate portrayal of Olympic disparity?

Few sporting events can match the Summer Olympics for a sense of unity and equality. For two weeks, every athlete – regardless of background or origin – shares a common purpose and boasts Olympian...

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How to build a custom e-commerce website

Yesterday you had a nightmare which dashed your dreams of becoming an E-Commerce hit. Tetris-like Drag-and-drop templates fall around your head, and you haven’t a hope of fitting them together. Then...

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Boris Johnson’s Actions: Not a Coup, but ‘Sovereign Fraud’

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not launched a coup. We should not over-exaggerate the case. His actions are, however, an example of 'sovereign fraud'. The post Boris Johnson’s Actions: Not a Coup,...

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Catholic Africa and its Discontents | Leo Igwe

The dark side of an increasingly Catholic Africa has been overlooked by news reports on growing Catholicism in the continent. The post Catholic Africa and its Discontents | Leo Igwe appeared first on...

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Greta Thunberg – The Accusing Voice of Humanity’s Future

16 year old Greta Thunberg is making a lot of people uncomfortable when she speaks. That's because she's telling the truth. The post Greta Thunberg – The Accusing Voice of Humanity’s Future appeared...

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