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More needs to be done to protect those at risk from gambling addiction
28 February 2020
The Gambling Commission and the government must do more to protect gamblers effectively, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
Woman with Down’s challenges the Government over abortion for disabilities
28 February 2020
A 24-year old woman with Down’s syndrome is preparing to take the UK Government to court over the current abortion laws, under which it is legal to abort up to birth in…
Communities Minister acknowledges Northern Ireland’s gambling laws need changing
28 February 2020
On Thursday, at the Communities Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA indicated in response to a question from Sinead Ennis MLA there is “no doubt” Northern…
Slippery slope: Canada moves to expand assisted suicide laws
25 February 2020
The Canadian Government have tabled a Bill which, if passed, would expand the country’s assisted suicide laws to people without a terminal illness.
Royal College of GPs to remain opposed to assisted suicide
21 February 2020
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) today announced it will remain officially opposed to all forms of assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Ofcom set to be given powers to enforce duty of care on social media
14 February 2020
The Government has published its initial response to the public consultation on its Online Harms White Paper and have revealed that they are ‘minded to appoint Ofcom as the new regulator’.
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