It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
Assisted Suicide
Graham 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.
Freedom of Speech
A 22 year old woman has appeared in court and denied using poison to bring about an abortion during the first covid-19 lockdown.
Abortion
Controversial elements of the Online Safety Bill have been defended by Education Secretary, Michelle Donelan MP.
Pornography
Major wins in regulation of online pornography
Pornography
Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
Assisted Suicide
CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
Assisted Suicide
CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
Assisted Suicide
Freedom of Speech
The popular high-street coffee-shop chain, Costa Coffee, has been left facing a boycott after “irresponsible” advertising featured a cartoon of a transgender man who had had a double mastectomy.
News
Police in Scotland have released their latest quarterly report that shows human trafficking and exploitation cases are at their highest across the country.
Modern Slavery
Three NIFL clubs will have gambling shirt sponsors in the coming season, despite public concern about gambling advertising in football.
Gambling
Speaking on the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into force on 1 August 1834 Ross Hendry, CEO of Christian charity CARE, said:
Modern Slavery
Press release — The Old Firm is failing to heed public concern about gambling harms by continuing to display betting company logos on match-day shirts, CARE for Scotland has said.
Gambling
David Hunter, a retired miner who suffocated his cancer-stricken wife to death, has walked free from a Cyprus court.
Assisted Suicide
One in five Championship clubs will have gambling sponsors on match-day shirts next season, despite fears about fan welfare.
Gambling