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The 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
The UK government has announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s after advice from experts raised concerns about safety and insufficient evidence on their benefits.
Transgender
Freedom of Speech
Terminally ill pensioners may feel pressured to end their lives early to spare loved ones hefty tax bills, experts warn. Current rules allow pensions to pass tax-free if the holder dies before…
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Assisted Suicide
Ontario’s chief coroner, Dr Dirk Huyer, has reported 428 cases of doctors and nurses breaching guidelines on assisted suicide since 2018.
Assisted Suicide
UK Supreme Court judges are considering a landmark case concerning the definition of a woman under the Equality Act.
Transgender
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
CARE's CEO has signed a joint letter against assisted suicide with leaders of different faith groups.
Assisted Suicide
Protestors took to the streets outside Wembley Stadium before England’s match against the Republic of Ireland last Sunday, to speak out against the Football Association’s controversial ‘transgender inclusion’ policy.
Transgender
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