Three young Muslim students have been shot dead in their home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, by self-proclaimed ‘anti-theist’ Craig Hicks, 46. The victims are recently wedded Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21, and his sister-in-law Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, 19. As more information emerges about this horrific attack in a quiet neighbourhood, a deafening silence can …
Osborne’s Stamp Duty Reform Explained
On Wednesday, George Osborne went some way towards attempting to boost the chances of a Tory electoral victory by announcing changes to the stamp duty system, which he claims will benefit 98% of house buyers. The change sees a move away from the ‘slab’ system of stamp duty charges to a gradual system similar to how income tax is levied, …
Are we headed towards an access to justice crisis?
Good news for Osborne in time for the release of the Autumn statement next week; the National Audit Office announced on Friday that the legal aid cuts will save the government £30 million more than planned- a total saving of £300 million. For Justice Secretary Grayling and the coalition this is evidence of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of …
Film Review: Mr Turner
Mike Leigh’s latest work, Mr Turner, is the first feature film to portray the life of the famous 19th Century British artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. The opening scene provides the audience with the first taste of the contrasts that are a thematic feature that director Mike Leigh weaves through the storyline. We set our eyes on a hot summer’s …