Is democracy dying?

Is democracy dying?

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Human Composting: A New Way to Deal with Death? (Kristoffer Hughes)

Former mortuary technician Kristoffer Hughes wants to bring terramation - or human composting - to the UK. He believes it's a more natural and hopeful way for our bodies to be disposed of, and a more environmentally friendly alternative to burial and cremation.Kristoffer tells Ga ...  Show more

What Should The Minimum Age For Drugs Be? (Your Radical Questions with Neil Woods)

Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who used to infiltrate drug gangs, but he now believes drugs should be legalised and the market regulated by government. He's a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), which campaigns for drug policy reform a ...  Show more

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