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Age verification to be enforced by July, says OfcomWebsites hosting pornographic content in the UK will be required to introduce strict age verification measures by July at the latest, according to Ofcom.
Pornography
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Doctors oppose proposed changes to assisted suicide lawA coalition of UK doctors has raised concerns over proposed changes to assisted suicide laws in England and Wales.
Assisted Suicide
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Govt revives free speech law for universities
Freedom of Speech
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Assisted suicide: What can we expect in 2025?In November, a majority of MPs backed an assisted suicide Private Members’ Bill from Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. This vote received wide coverage in the media. However, this is by no means…
Assisted Suicide
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UK to impose sanctions on people smuggling networks
Modern Slavery
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Up to 30 MPs may withdraw support for assisted suicide BillUp to 30 MPs who initially supported the assisted suicide Bill may withdraw their backing in the forthcoming parliamentary vote, citing concerns over potential coercion and the role of medical professionals.
Assisted Suicide
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Campaigners criticise Online Safety Act, citing loopholes on harmful contentThe Online Safety Act (OSA) has been criticised for failing to adequately protect young people from harmful content, with campaigners vowing to push for stronger regulations.
Artificial Intelligence
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Govt provides funding boost for hospices in EnglandHospices in England have been promised a funding boost of £100 million in a move welcomed by the sector.
Assisted Suicide
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LTA bans transgender women from playing in female tournamentsThe Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced a new policy banning transgender women and non-binary individuals assigned male at birth from competing in the female category of most domestic tennis and padel…
Transgender
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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.
Assisted Suicide
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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).
Freedom of Speech
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Rates of euthanasia increase for fifth year running in CanadaThe rate of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada increased for the fifth consecutive year, with 15,300 people opting for euthanasia in 2023, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths – marking…
Assisted Suicide