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Well it’s been a dramatic start to the year. No, I’m not talking about the England’s Cricket Team’s disappointing defeat in the 5th Test in Sydney, but about geopolitical events around the…
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Lords move to decriminalise abortion up to birthThe House of Lords have voted to approve the details of the Crime and Policing Bill that will decriminalise abortion up to birth. Peers voted down amendments that would have removed the…
Abortion
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AI Chatbots can help abusers harass women, warns RefugeResearch by the domestic violence charity Refuge has found that artificial intelligence chatbots can aid abusers with stalking and harassing their victims, and with evading investigation by the police.
Artificial Intelligence
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MPs reject social media ban for under-16sThe House of Commons has voted against an Australia-like ban on social media for under-16s. The proposals, backed by the House of Lords, were rejected in favour of flexible powers to restrict…
Pornography
Press Releases
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
Assisted Suicide
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
Assisted Suicide
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
Assisted Suicide
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New poll shows on assisted suicide, public want safety prioritised over…
Assisted Suicide
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NHS halts cross-sex hormone drugs for under-18s
Transgender
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UK consults on social media restrictions to protect children online
The UK government has launched a public consultation on possible new restrictions for under-16s using social media, as ministers examine ways to better protect young people online.
Pornography
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Mother raises concerns after transgender pupil admitted to girls’ schoolA mother has accused a girls’ school of failing to inform parents that a transgender pupil had been admitted.
Transgender
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Former-gay Christian found not guilty in Malta 'conversion practices' caseA Maltese court has found Christian speaker Matthew Grech not guilty of “advertising conversion practices”, in what is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind worldwide.
Freedom of Speech
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Westminster Assisted Suicide Bill now highly likely to fallThe Assisted Suicide Bill at Westminster is now highly likely to fall due after the government refused to give it any more parliamentary time.
Assisted Suicide
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Subscription platforms like OnlyFans a 'gateway' to sexual exploitationA new report from the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has highlighted the rise in commercial sexual exploitation, and the role that Adult Services Websites (ASWs) have in this. The report found that subscription…
Sexual Exploitation
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Jersey vote to approve assisted suicide legislationPoliticians in Jersey have voted on Thursday to introduce assisted suicide laws to the island. The States Assembly already approved the principles and draft legislation for the practice to become law over…
Assisted Suicide
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Crack down on sports sponsorship by unlicensed gambling firmsThe government have announced plans to consult about a ban on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sports teams, including the Premier League. This forms part of a move to crack down on…
Gambling