that reason, justice would not be done. However, by virtue of section 78 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, a court can refuse to allow evidence which would have an adverse effect on the fairness of the proceedings. The section makes explicit reference to the circumstances in which the evidence was obtained. Also, under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the court may not allow a confession to be given in evidence if it is claimed that it was made under oppression or in other circumstances that might render it unreliable, and the prosecution cannot prove that it was not made in such circumstances. Women's taxation 243. The 1988 Finance Act enacted a system of independent taxation for husbands and wives, to take effect from April 1990. It will ensure that married women's right to privacy is respected as regard their tax affairs. From April 1990, husbands and wives will each receive their own tax allowances and be responsible for handling their own tax affairs (see paras. 287-288 below). Article 18 244. The Committee previously expressed concern that racial minorities were encountering difficulties when they wished to practise their religion. The United Kingdom representatives accepted that there might be isolated cases of this kind but, as previous reports have indicated, and in accordance with article 18, the Government considers that no unnecessary obstacle should be placed in the way of persons wishing to practise their religion. Difficulties can be caused where Muslim employees have not found it easy to reconcile their religious needs with the requirements of their employers, but experience has shown that employers have adopted a combination of flexible working hours with annual leave entitlements to cater for Muslim needs; it appears that most Muslim employees find these arrangements satisfactory. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various aspects of law and governance in the United Kingdom, including police procedures, taxation, and religious rights. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on policy and legislation rather than economic development or environmental issues.

**Category**
Employment, Education, Humanitarian aid and relief