Twenty years after section 28 repeal, lessons still need to be learned from UK’s homophobic law: November 18 2023 marks the 20 year anniversary of the repeal of section 28 in England and Wales. This law silenced any discussion of lesbian and gay matters in schools, and was law for 15 years between 1988 and …
Israel: unpopular judicial reform involves repeal of law set up under British colonial rule in Palestine – here’s what that tells us: Israel’s parliament has voted to significantly shrink the power of the country’s supreme court as part of a long-telegraphed plan that has bitterly divided the country. In a highly controversial vote boycotted by …
Ireland votes to repeal the 8th amendment in historic abortion referendum – and marks a huge cultural shift: PA/Brian Lawless In a historic referendum, the Irish people have voted by a landslide to repeal the 8th amendment to the country’s constitution, allowing the government to legislate for abortion. The vote illustrates the monumental shift in …