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Understanding the Mental Impact of Natural Disasters

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Natural disasters—like hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods—leave physical destruction that is visible and immediate. However, they also deeply affect mental well-being, creating a hidden aftermath that can linger long after the event itself has passed.   When a natural disaster strikes, it disrupts people’s lives. Many are forced to confront loss: of loved ones, homes, communities, and …

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Banning Smacking in England: A Shift Towards Child Protection

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England has not banned smacking whereas it has been in Scotland and Wales. It was banned in Scotland on 7th November 2020 and 21st March 2022 in Wales. In Scotland this was a revision of The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 the law change removed the “reasonable chastisement”. In wales, (Abolition of Defence of …

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The Olympic Truce: Symbol of Peace and Unity Through History

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The Opening Ceremony, to Friday’s Olympic Games, had a theme of peace. This is not new. The concept of the Olympic truce dates to ancient Greece, when warring city-states would temporarily cease hostilities to participate in the Games. The United Nations General Assembly has adopted resolutions calling for a truce during the Olympic period.  While the …

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Evolution of the English Voting System: From Exclusivity to Universal Suffrage

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The General Election is on Thursday 4th July 2024. There is no legal requirement for early general elections to take place on a Thursday. By default, elections held at the end of a five-year session take place on the first Thursday in May of the relevant year. The last time a general election was held on …

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