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The 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
A 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
Assisted Suicide
Liberal Democrat MP Brian Mathew has confirmed he will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill at its next Commons stage, citing unanswered concerns and fears about pressure on vulnerable people nearing the…
Assisted Suicide
Modern Slavery
Marriage and Family
France’s National Assembly has passed a highly controversial Bill that would legalise assisted suicide, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to end-of-life care.
Assisted Suicide
Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi has tabled an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill that would fully decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.
Abortion
The Health and Social Care Committee has raised the alarm over the serious harm caused by gambling, and warned the Government must take stronger action to protect vulnerable people. In a letter…
Gambling
Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to the House of Commons in June, after the sheer volume of potential amendments slowed down the process at Report Stage.…
Assisted Suicide
Parliamentarians are being urged to oppose Westminster assisted suicide legislation as is set to return to the House of Commons for further debate.
Assisted Suicide
CARE for Scotland has extended solidarity to disabled Scots after MSPs voted to progress a Holyrood assisted suicide bill.
Assisted Suicide
Scottish teachers are urging the Government to immediately update guidance on single-sex spaces in schools, following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
Transgender