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Legal aid granted for inquest into the death of Cherry Groce
After more than 134,000 people signed a petition, the family of Cherry Groce, who was paralysed in a police shooting that sparked the 1985 Brixton Riots, were granted Legal Aid for an inquest into her later death. More
Phill wins his campaign to bring son Josh home
More than 241,000 people signed dad Phill's petition to allow his 13-year-old son Josh to move from a care unit 170 miles away, to one close to home. More
Michael Gove writes to headteachers about female genital mutilation
More than 234,000 people backed 17-year-old Fahma's call for former Education Secretary Michael Gove to write to all headteachers in England about the risks of female genital mutilation. More
Bank of England keeps women on English banknotes
After 36,000 signed Caroline's campaign, the Bank of England announced that Jane Austen will appear on the new £10 note from 2017. More
Meriam Yehya Ibrahim saved from execution in Sudan
One million people from around the globe signed Emily Clarke's petition, joining a chorus of international voices demanding freedom and justice for Meriam, a Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death because of her faith. More
Regulations for civil partnership conversion to marriage changed
Jakki and Sheila won their campaign to give same sex couples the right to have a ceremony as part of converting a civil partnership to marriage with support of over 42,000 people. More
Legal aid granted for inquest into the death of Cherry Groce
Phill wins his campaign to bring son Josh home
Michael Gove writes to headteachers about female genital mutilation
Bank of England keeps women on English banknotes
Meriam Yehya Ibrahim saved from execution in Sudan
Regulations for civil partnership conversion to marriage changed




