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birdie1971

Should prisoners have the right to vote in the General Election?

The UK is apparently one of the few countries that do not allow prisoners to vote in General Elections (according to the article below), contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights....

R1Geezer

Former tennant's car still registered at my address.....

I let my house out a couple of years ago, the tennants where fine, paid up didn't trash the place all very lovely. The problem is that their car is still regstered at my address and I get congestion...

jake-the-peg

Marooned in time

I'm going to send you back in time - a one way ticket, at least 100 years To make life a little easier you can take a gold ingot with you 400 troy ounces What year would you like to go to? Don't...

EKnewsDS

No love lost.

A pub in Birmingham has cancelled its Valentines night after complaints from the local mosque. Local leaders say it's not in keeping with the teachings from the Koran. Should the pub have made a stand...

thriftylandlady

What can I use land without planning permission for?

Have some land within a residential area that has been refused planning. This is due to the grassy area being used as an amenity area for the local residents. There is a no ball games sign and all it...

Compostella

Not many questions on here now....................

.......................thanks to all the self rightous brigade. I used to come on here a lot and there would always be loads of question in this subject but now I see that there hasn't been a new one...

anotheoldgit

Criminal cop supported by the National Black Police Association, of which he is a former president.

http://www.telegraph....d-for-corruption.html How did this Police Officer rise to such a rank, with his past record? http://www.telegraph....-Dizaei-timeline.html...

sp1814

Daily Mail rumour

At lunch yesterday, a mate of mine told me something quite scurrilous about the Daily Mail. I've been trying to search online, but I can't find any evidence - perhaps someone here can help. Apparently...

ahmskunnirt

Religious Freedom Or Law Breaking?

A retired Sikh QC is calling for the Kirpan, a Sikh religious dagger, to be allowed to be carried in public. Should multicultural Britain accede to this request on religious grounds? Where should the...

ahmskunnirt

Is Iran The Next To Be Invaded?

Iran's nuclear programme continues apace and unabated, much to the consternation of the western allies who fear that production of a bomb is imminent. Are we, in tandem with the USA of course, about...

simmoshouse

shoplifting as a civil case

My 16 year old Niece was recently shopping with a friend who was caught shop lifting. The police were called but after being interviewed and the police reviewing the CCTV they have confirmed that she...

Androcles

What a rubbish game...

....Rugby Union has become, with thirty fat men with no necks spending 70 of the 80 minutes rolling around in a heap with the ball in the middle of them, with the referee blowing his whistle every so...

dave2222

Refused a job because of a CCJ

I have recently being refused a job due to a CCJ i have. The job has nothing to do with money or managing. Is this discrimination and if not how are you suppose get back on your feet if you cant get a...

barney15c

Parliamentry Priviledge - should it be reviewed

In light of the Westminster 4 being charged under the theft act possibly using parliamentry priviledge to worm themselves out of prosecution, it it time / likely that this loophole should be closed or...

ethandron

asda v neck jumpers

have you seen these ladies? £6 reduced to £4. loads of colours and very comfortable. couldn't decide which colour i liked so bought 5.

moore890

can a human do anything with the power of the mind? how do you control the mind?

stationtone

private hire

Hello I was wondering if you could possible help in a argument i am having.Could you tell me if a private hire picks up without being pre booked would his insurance still be valid.My friend says that...

Maris1111

Driving without due care and attention

Yesterday was coming up to a set of lights that were on green with some hatches a few metres behind them and traffic was all moving forward so I carried on, only for it to all come to a stop when my...

AB Editor

Alternative electoral system

As the Labour government is currently considering making changes to the electoral system we thought we'd ask the AnswerBank users to cast their votes. Which of the most likely options would you support? Each of these options is representative of certain styles of system - so let your vote be broad rather than get caught in the specifics of the various systems (that is what the posts are for afterw