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Scottish assisted suicide plans are a threat to disabled people, say campaignersCampaign groups have raised their concerns with MSPs over a new proposed Bill on assisted suicide in Scotland, suggesting it poses a significant threat to disabled individuals.
Assisted Suicide
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Former Senior Judge: Hate Crime Act is 'unworkable'The man who was formerly Scotland's most senior judge has blasted the Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Act, labelling it 'unworkable'.
Freedom of Speech
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Over half of the British public oppose MPs plans to decriminalise abortionIn a recent survey, more than half of the British public have expressed opposition to proposals in Parliament that could see the decriminalisation of abortion.
Abortion
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Commentator: assisted suicide would be a 'healthy development'
Assisted Suicide
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Nicola Sturgeon: I'm veering against voting for assisted suicideScotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is minded to vote against controversial assisted suicide legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament last week.
Assisted Suicide
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JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate-speech lawPolice Scotland has announced that social media comments made by JK Rowling, in which she referred to several transgender women as men, including convicted prisoners and trans activists, will not be treated…
Freedom of Speech
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New Scottish Hate Crime Bill "set to be a shambles", says MSPScotland's new Hate Crime Bill has garnered significant criticism for its perceived threats to free speech and its vague definitions.
Freedom of Speech
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Scotland assisted suicide Bill: 'Right to die' could become 'duty to die', warns CAREPress release: CARE for Scotland has urged MSPs to oppose new assisted suicide legislation, saying the “right to die” could become a “duty to die”.
Assisted Suicide
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Gambling should be "seen as a health concern", says ex gambling addictSam Perry, a 33-year-old from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, has shared his journey from spending £60,000 on gambling within two years to supporting others in overcoming similar challenges.
Gambling
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MP aims to stop abortion to term for Down SyndromeLiam Fox MP has tabled an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill (CJB) which would end abortion to term for Down syndrome if it is selected by Mr Speaker and agreed by…
Abortion
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"Sneaky" social media advertising is luring young people into gamblingCampaigners have raised concerns over the increasing use of "sneaky" social media advertisements by betting firms.
Gambling