July 2010
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April 2010
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March 2010
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November 2009
13 posts
Transcript of the Alex Dring video which...
I’m the lawyer for the South African government in the United States. I was the lawyer for the ANC, I was the lawyer for Nelson Mandela. I’m still a lawyer for the South African Government in the United States, that is the ANC government. The ANC was a liberation movement characterised as a terrorist organisation by the United States State Department characterised as terrorist by the...
Qur'an verses that inspire terrorist martyrs
Think not of those who are slain in Allah’s way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord; They rejoice in the bounty provided by Allah. And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them (in their bliss), the (martyr’s) glory in the fact that on them is no fear, nor have they (cause to) grieve. —Qur’an, 3:169–170 Allah...
Profile of Osama →
Terrorism The BBC gives you some basic facts about Osama bin Laden. There’s a link to a Panorama documentary which traces his story too.
Professor Norman Kember →
Terrorism Kember describes what it was like to be taken captive and held as a hostage in Iraq.
Wikipedia on Al Qaeda →
Terrorism You have to be careful with Wikipedia, but this is a well-written, informed and balanced article (at the moment!) and the people watching over edits seem to know what they’re doing. So for the basic facts about one of the world’s most mysterious and deadly movements, this isn’t a bad place to go.
BBC Iraq timeline →
Terrorism The BBC news site has a very useful timeline of events in Iraq which can help you grasp quickly the twists and turns in the story. Click on the link to see it.
October 2009
3 posts
June 2009
6 posts
'The Real BNP'. A website dedicated to eposing the... →
The official website of the Bristish National... →
The Problem of Suffering: From an atheist's point... →
March 2009
7 posts
Questions and answers
What do doctors believe?
Most GPs are pro-choice, but there are some (approximately 10% (1))their patients. According to their professional guidelines, conscientious objectors should treat a woman who is seeking an abortion with dignity and respect and refer her immediately to another health care provider. They are, however, not legally obliged to do so.
How many abortions are there in this...
Abortion: the legal situation in the UK
In England, Wales and Scotland abortion is legal under 24 weeks of pregnancy if two doctors agree that it is necessary for one of the following reasons:
having the baby would harm the woman’s mental or physical health more than having the abortion. This involves the woman explaining how she feels about the pregnancy to a doctor.
having the baby would harm the mental or physical health of...
January 2009
8 posts
BBC Ethics and Society →
A very handy summary of the main arguments on both sides of the question, with short articles about each point.
History of capital punishment →
A historical account of all the changes in the law which led to the curtrent situation in Britain. It’s an amateur site (please don’t use words like “abolishment” in your GCSEs!) but pretty authoritative when it comes to the legal and historical facts.