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The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has resigned after it emerged she may have underpaid nearly £40,000 in stamp duty on a property purchase. At the heart of the matter is whether…
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500 academics call for free speech act to be reinstatedMore than 500 academics have strongly criticised the government's decision to scrap a new law which aimed at protecting free speech on university campuses'.
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Online safety act powerless to stop misinformation spread across social media sitesThe UK Government is under increasing pressure to tighten online safety laws following the spread of misinformation that has led to far-right riots across the country.
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Legal challenge over university free speech law
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Poll shows that Scottish Christians are left feeling unsupported by governmentA recent poll by Logos Scotland reveals that a majority of Scottish Christians feel unsupported by the Scottish Government.
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Chorus of criticism as Peers debate assisted suicide Bill
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Peers urged to reject irredeemably flawed Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE responds as new report highlights fresh evidence on the true…
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Huge drop in porn site traffic shows age checks are working…
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PM warns of “chilling effect” of cancel culture
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Belgium police shut down conservative conference
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Silent prayer might still be permitted outside abortion clinicsJustice Minister Laura Farris has indicated that "silent prayer" near abortion clinics might still be permitted, despite recent votes in the Commons opposing such activities.
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Former Senior Judge: Hate Crime Act is 'unworkable'The man who was formerly Scotland's most senior judge has blasted the Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Act, labelling it 'unworkable'.
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JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate-speech lawPolice Scotland has announced that social media comments made by JK Rowling, in which she referred to several transgender women as men, including convicted prisoners and trans activists, will not be treated…
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New Scottish Hate Crime Bill "set to be a shambles", says MSPScotland's new Hate Crime Bill has garnered significant criticism for its perceived threats to free speech and its vague definitions.
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New definition of extremism causing divide in parliamentThe UK government's proposal to redefine extremism has raised concerns among some cabinet members who fear it could inadvertently target groups opposed to gay marriage, abortion, or new transgender rights.
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Street performer told she "cannot sing her songs outside of church grounds"This week, Harmonie London, a 20-year-old gospel singer with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, experienced a confrontation with a volunteer police officer while performing on Oxford Street.
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Free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocideThe first director appointed by the Office for Students to oversee free speech at universities, Prof Arif Ahmed, has said that free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocide…
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