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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 law
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New Scottish Hate Crime Bill "set to be a shambles", says MSP
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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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Major wins in regulation of online pornography
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
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Free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocide
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Finnish politician found not guilty of hate speech over bible tweetIn a win for free speech, today the Helsinki Court of Appeal has dismissed all charges against Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
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Football fan has membership suspended over gender critical tweetsNewcastle United fan has her membership suspended over gender critical tweets.
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Teacher faces dismissal over refusal to teach LGBT materialA teacher from a Church of England school in south London is facing a 'fitness to practice' hearing after refusing to teach LGBT material, because it conflicts with her religious beliefs.
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Transgender ideology movement is undermining free speech, report warnsA report by the Institute of Economic Affairs has warned that the transgender ideology movement is undermining free speech.
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MSPs must challenge "stifling atmosphere" in Scotland's institutions — charityPolitical leaders in Scotland should decry a “stifling atmosphere” in the arts and other institutions and work to reduce it, CARE has said.
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Father Ted co-creator "cancelled" at Edinburgh FringeGraham Linehan, co-creator of the Father Ted series, has had his show at the Edinburgh Fringe cancelled after public complaints about his gender critical views.
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SNP Mhairi Black likens gender critics to white supremacistsSNP Deputy Leader in the House of Commons Mhairi Black compares gender-critical campaigners to white supremacists.
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