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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The 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.
Gambling
Dr Philip Nitschke, the controversial creator of the Sarco suicide pod, has pledged to introduce the device to the UK if assisted suicide laws are passed.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted Suicide
The Online Safety Act, which received Royal Assent in October 2023, is set to be implemented from Spring 2025, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to enhance online safety.
Pornography
New Inquiry launched into pimping websites across Northern Ireland
Sexual Exploitation
Scottish Govt urged to reject extreme abortion proposals
Abortion
Big majority of Peers speak out against assisted suicide
Assisted Suicide
Chorus of criticism as Peers debate assisted suicide Bill
Assisted Suicide
Assisted Suicide
The Observer has published an article about groups that oppose assisted suicide, citing CARE. We supplied the following quote to the paper:
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Essex Police are investigating journalist Allison Pearson over a social media post made more than a year ago.
Freedom of Speech
The upcoming debate on the UK’s proposed assisted dying legislation has sparked controversy as MPs are allotted only five hours to discuss the complex issues surrounding this bill.
Assisted Suicide
A recent report by the UK charity GambleAware highlights how Great Britain is lagging behind many European nations in regulating gambling advertisements, specifically those targeting vulnerable audiences.
Gambling
The UK has seen a significant rise in potential modern slavery cases, with 4,758 referrals reported to the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) between July and September 2024—a record high.
Modern Slavery
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, has confirmed he will not support the upcoming bill to legalise assisted suicide.
Assisted Suicide
The latest data from the Gambling Commission shows a concerning rise in problem gambling among young people in the UK, with rates more than tripling over the past year.
Gambling