An illusion of honour

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Some observers are beginning to question whether the D-Notice Committee, the system by which newspapers and the media in the UK are informed about what they should not make public in the interests of national security, remains feasible. This arrangement is supposed to be voluntary, but this may be little more than an illusion, given that it is backed by the Official Secrets Act and, in certain cases, a specific court order. It is possible that the D-Notice system should be abandoned altogether if it has moved from being voluntary to being coercive.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Laws, regulations and rules, Newspaper publishing, Freedom of the press, Censorship, Official secrets

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Adoption fight 'nearly destroyed us.'

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Couples trying to adopt a child in the UK can encounter significant difficulties. Social workers and other professionals may have negative attitudes, and the adoption process can be extremely lengthy and emotionally challenging. The length of time taken to adopt a child can mean that some children spend many years being moved between residential or foster homes, missing out on the security of living with a permanent family. Furthermore, there are significant differences between the adoption practices of different local authorities.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Adoption Law, Management, Adoption, Family law

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England's all-singing, all-dancing, celebrity bid for the World Cup

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The UK is investing 10 million pounds sterling in its bid to stage the 2006 World Cup. The key element of the bid will be a new national stadium on the site of the current Wembley stadium in London, England. Many celebrities were involved in trying to win over the members of the Fifa inspection team when they visited Wembley and other facilities. The team attended a reception with Prince Charles at St James's Palace, and also talked to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Government domestic functions, Sports Teams and Clubs, Professional Soccer, Planning, Stadiums, Sports franchises, World Cup (Soccer), 2006 AD

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