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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Irish Government pledges ban on conversion therapyThe Irish Government has re-committed to introducing legislation to outlaw so-called conversion practices, with a promise that a ban will be operational before the end of 2026.
Freedom of Speech
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World's largest study on divorce confirms lasting harm on childrenA major new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research confirms that divorce has long-term, negative consequences for children—economically, socially, and even physically.
Marriage and Family
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No Funds for assisted suicide service, says Wes Streeting
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Assisted Suicide Bill passes by 314-291
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Tennis player highlights gambling-fuelled abuse in women’s sportBritish tennis player Katie Boulter has said that much of the abuse she receives on social media is driven by gamblers frustrated with losing bets.
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Major wins in regulation of online pornography
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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US urges states to rethink puberty blockers in light of UK evidenceThe US government is urging states to reconsider funding puberty blockers for minors, citing the UK’s Cass Review as a model for reform.
Transgender
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MPs return to the Commons to continue Report StageMPs returned to the House of Commons today for a second day of Report Stage on Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life Bill).
Assisted Suicide
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Majority of UK adults oppose abortion law change, poll findsA new poll has found that most UK adults oppose proposals to decriminalise abortion, including late-term procedures up to birth.
Abortion
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Abortion providers throw weight behind Antoniazzi decrim amendmentBPAS is backing New Clause 1 (NC1), an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill tabled by Labour backbencher Tonia Antoniazzi. NC1 would remove women from criminal liability under abortion laws but…
Abortion
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UK paternity leave system 'outdated and underfunded', say MPsThe UK’s statutory paternity leave system is “one of the worst in the developed world” and in urgent need of reform, a cross-party group of MPs has warned.
Marriage and Family
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Man convicted for publicly burning Quran in protestA man has been convicted and fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate, in a case that has ignited renewed debate over the boundaries of free speech…
Freedom of Speech
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Assisted suicide Bill 'deeply dangerous', says palliative care specialistA leading palliative care consultant has urged MPs to reject the UK’s proposed assisted suicide legislation, calling it “not fit for purpose” and “deeply dangerous”.
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