(Guardian) Rape victims seeking compensation are having their payouts reduced if they had been drinking before they were attacked.
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Changes in murder laws proposed
(BBC News) People who kill after suffering domestic abuse may be able to use a new defence to escape a murder conviction.
July 12, 2008
Armed forces 'get free education'
Service personnel are to be allowed to study for a qualification free of charge after six years' duty, it is reported.
July 10, 2008
Iraqis to get £3m in UK damages
(BBC News) The Ministry of Defence has agreed to pay almost £3m to 10 Iraqis tortured by UK troops in Basra in 2003.
July 7, 2008
English Church backs women bishops
(BBC News) The Church of England's ruling body votes to accept women as bishops, but agrees to some measures to reassure objectors.
June 30, 2008
Clergy in threat over women bishops
(BBC News) Clergy members tell the Archbishops of Canterbury and York they will leave the Church of England if women bishops are ordained.
June 8, 2008
UK 'demonising' children
British children are being "demonised" by a society that is locking too many of them up, national watchdogs say.
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