This has been a dark and desperate week for Britain. Two votes in the UK Parliament. Abortion has been decriminalised. Assisted suicide approved. Lives will be needlessly lost as a result.
Assisted Suicide
James Mildred
Members of the CARE NI team gave evidence yesterday to the Justice Committee at the Northern Ireland Assembly on the importance of long-term support for modern slavery victims.
Modern Slavery
The tragic death of a 31-year-old mother following an abortion has led to criticism of permissive UK legislation.
Abortion
The UK Government has come under fire for aspects of its Nationality and Borders Bill, which could cut support available to victims of modern slavery.
Modern Slavery
Almost 3 in 10 pregnancies ending in abortion, tragic figures show
Abortion
CARE: Assisted suicide Bill vote is “blow to human dignity”
Assisted Suicide
Abortion decriminalisation an "extreme and retrograde step" — CARE
Abortion
Ex-MP: The assisted suicide Bill is "irredeemably flawed"
Assisted Suicide
Press release: 03/11/21
Pornography
Press release: For immediate release, 03/11/21
Sexual Exploitation
Speech or writing that results in “psychological harm” could be criminalised under the government’s online safety plans, it has emerged, prompting free speech concerns.
News
Heidi Crowter has confirmed that she will carry on fighting “discriminatory” abortion legislation following a setback in the High Court.
Abortion
On Monday, the UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton, set out her priorities for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking at the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Modern Slavery