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UK Home Office reverses policy limiting protection for modern slavery victimsIn a significant policy reversal, the UK Home Office has withdrawn a contentious policy that restricted protection for certain modern slavery victims.
Human Trafficking
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Record number of people banning themselves from gamblingIn 2023, over 92,000 people signed up to Gamstop, Britain's national self-exclusion scheme for gambling. This marks a 9.5% increase from the previous year - bringing the total number of registrants to…
Gambling
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Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims since visa rules relaxed
Human Trafficking
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Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims since visa rules relaxedIn the UK, the social care sector is witnessing a significant increase in modern slavery cases.
Human Trafficking
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Great Ormond Street Hospital's new gender clinic faces staff resignations before doors even openGreat Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, one of two new NHS children's gender clinics set to open this April, has experienced a setback with several experts resigning over concerns about staff…
Transgender
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MPs back Rwanda bill with 320 votesIn a significant development in UK politics, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill has successfully passed through the House of Commons, despite initial threats of a rebellion within the Conservative Party.
Human Trafficking
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80% of dutch voters support allowing euthanasia for those who feel their life is "complete"A recent poll in the Netherlands indicates strong public support for euthanasia for those who consider their lives complete, with 80% of Dutch voters favouring the option. This support comes amid ongoing…
Assisted Suicide
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Abortion buffer zone laws could be watered downReports have emerged suggesting the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, will water down guidance on how the new abortion clinic buffer zone law will work in practice.
Abortion
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Time for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sexThe Scottish Government is being urged to take forward legislation targeting those who purchase sex, after dragging its heels on the issue.
Sexual Exploitation
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Abortion the leading cause of death in 2023Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2023, according to new figures compiled by Worldometer.
Abortion
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CARE calls for urgent, stringent age-verification on porn sites to better protect childrenPhoto by Luke Chesser on Unsplash
Pornography