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In 2016, Canada’s Minister of Justice introduced a bill that had many similar features to Kim Leadbeater’s bill currently before the UK Parliament. Since then, Canada has become the euthanasia capital of…
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Concern over assisted suicide Bill scrutiny biasOpponents of assisted suicide have warned of bias on a committee tasked with scrutinising a Westminster Bill.
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David Smith MP appointed UK Special Envoy for Religious FreedomDavid Smith MP has been named the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).
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Rates of euthanasia increase for fifth year running in Canada
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Ban on puberty blockers remains indefinitely
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Education Secretary defends free speech amid criticism over delayed legislationEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasised the importance of exposing students to differing views, affirming the Government’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom.
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Footballer spoken to by FA after ‘I love Jesus’ message on Pride armband
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Third of adults in NI watch online porn, reports OfcomAdults in Northern Ireland access online pornography more frequently than anywhere else in the UK, Ofcom’s Online Nation 2024 report reveals.
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MPs who backed assisted suicide bill have concernsMPs have backed the Assisted Dying Bill in its first Commons vote in nearly a decade, with a majority of 55.
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CARE responds to "deeply troubling" assisted suicide vote
MPs have voted 330 to 275 in support of the assisted suicide Bill – a majority of 55.
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Canadian coroner records 428 assisted suicide rule breaches in Ontario since 2018Ontario’s chief coroner, Dr Dirk Huyer, has reported 428 cases of doctors and nurses breaching guidelines on assisted suicide since 2018.
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Supreme Court deliberates definition of a womanUK Supreme Court judges are considering a landmark case concerning the definition of a woman under the Equality Act.
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CARE urges MPs to oppose assisted suicideLegalising assisted suicide would fundamentally alter the value our society ascribes to human life, CARE's CEO has warned, as MPs prepare to debate a Bill to legalise the practice.
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Govt introduces a £5 cap on online slot bettingThe UK government has announced new restrictions on online slot betting, capping spins at £5 for those 25 and over, and £2 for 18–24-year-olds.
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