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OPINION - Theocratic mobs who chill free speech are the opposite of British pluralism

Three years ago, in one of the most egregious educational scandals of recent times, a religious studies teacher at Batley Grammar School in west Yorkshire was vilified, inundated with death threats and driven into hiding — where he and his family still languish — as a punishment for doing his…

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

Deputy Children’s Commissioner appointed to anti-slavery role

The position had been vacant since Dame Sara Thornton finished her term in April 2022.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Ex anti-slavery commissioner: Deeply regrettable that role vacant a year on

Dame Sara Thornton said there could potentially be a conflict of interest with the Home Office being in charge of appointing someone to the post.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023