Category Education

Responding to the 2025 EHRC Code of Practice Consultation: Key Updates and Guidance

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has opened a public consultation on updates to its statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations under the Equality Act 2010, following the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on April 16,…

Examining the Evidence: No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism in the UK

The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine has been a cornerstone of childhood immunisation programs in the United Kingdom since its introduction in 1988. However, concerns about a potential link between the MMR vaccine and autism emerged in the late…

Understanding the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: A Simplified Analysis Supporting Naomi Cunningham’s Perspective

The recent UK Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v the Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, handed down on April 16, 2025, has sparked significant debate about the definition of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010. The court…

The Satanic Panic: A Global Hysteria, Its Credibility Crisis, and Lasting Impact on Child Abuse Investigations

In the 1980s and early 1990s, a wave of fear swept across the Western world, fuelled by allegations of widespread satanic ritual abuse (SRA) involving children. Known as the “Satanic Panic,” this phenomenon led to hundreds of investigations, high-profile trials,…

The Case for School Assemblies in the UK: A Tradition Worth Preserving

School assemblies have long been a cornerstone of British education, bringing pupils together for shared moments of reflection, celebration, and community-building. However, evidence suggests that this tradition may be waning in some UK schools, particularly in light of evolving legal…

A Step Forward, But More to Do: Why Halting UK Surrogacy Law Liberalisation is a Victory—And What’s Next

On May 8, 2025, the Labour Government announced it would not pursue the liberalisation of domestic surrogacy laws, a decision hailed as a significant win for advocacy groups like Surrogacy Concern. The announcement, shared via an X post by Surrogacy…

The Hidden Harms of Shows Like CoComelon: Why Parents Should Limit Screen Time for Young Children

In today’s digital age, children’s programming like CoComelon has become a household staple, captivating young viewers with vibrant visuals, catchy tunes, and rapid pacing. With billions of hours streamed annually, CoComelon is a global phenomenon, but growing concerns among parents,…