Football is often called the “beautiful game” because it brings people together across backgrounds, beliefs, and borders. Yet this week’s decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League…
News
After days of debate, including unprecedented late-night sittings, MSPs today passed the controversial Gender Recognition and Reform (Scotland) Bill by 86-39 MSPs.
Transgender
New research shows that around seven in ten police raids reported as being linked to modern slavery and sex trafficking are not resulting in any trafficking victims being referred to support services.…
Sexual Exploitation
Marriage and Family
Assisted Suicide
A charity volunteer has been arrested and charged on four different counts after she told police she ‘might’ be praying silently.
News
Big majority of Peers speak out against assisted suicide
Assisted Suicide
Chorus of criticism as Peers debate assisted suicide Bill
Assisted Suicide
Peers urged to reject irredeemably flawed Assisted Suicide Bill
Assisted Suicide
CARE responds as new report highlights fresh evidence on the true…
Assisted Suicide
In October, the Cambridge dictionary expanded its definition of ‘woman’ to include anyone who “identifies as female” regardless of what sex they were born as.
News
Schools in Northern Ireland are being urged to makes use of new lessons on gambling and gaming awareness for 11 to 14-year-old children.
Gambling
An eminent human rights lawyer has published a scathing legal opinion on proposals to ban "conversion practices" in Scotland. Aidan O'Neill KC, who previously challenged a law on state guardians, said plans…
News
More people could become victims of modern slavery due to financial pressures brought by the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has said.
Modern Slavery
Hadley Freeman, a former Guardian journalist, says an “atmosphere of fear” governs the Guardian’s approach to covering transgender issues.
News
Controversial changes to gender recognition law being railroaded through the Scottish Parliament may be contested by UK Ministers.
Transgender
Legislation designed to halt de-platforming of speakers with counter-cultural views at universities has been watered down by No 10.
Freedom of Speech