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MPs launch investigation into regulation of gamblingThe Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) select committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s approach to the regulation of gambling, following warnings that “more needs to be done to protect…
Gambling
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CARE for Scotland: MSPs sending false message by passing gender billAfter days of debate, including unprecedented late-night sittings, MSPs today passed the controversial Gender Recognition and Reform (Scotland) Bill by 86-39 MSPs.
Transgender
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Trafficking victims not referred for support
Sexual Exploitation
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Minimum age to change gender in Scotland lowered
Marriage and Family
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Canadian Government delays Euthanasia expansion for mental illnessThe Federal Government in Canada has admitted it needs more time before expanding Canada’s highly controversial medical assistance in dying (MAID) policy to include mentally ill people.
Assisted Suicide
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Steep rise in pornography addiction since lockdown periodThe number of people seeking help for porn addiction has trebled since coronavirus lockdowns were imposed, new figures show.
Pornography
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Cambridge Dictionary updates definition of ‘woman’ to include transgender peopleIn October, the Cambridge dictionary expanded its definition of ‘woman’ to include anyone who “identifies as female” regardless of what sex they were born as.
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New lessons on gambling and gaming dangers published in Northern IrelandSchools in Northern Ireland are being urged to makes use of new lessons on gambling and gaming awareness for 11 to 14-year-old children.
Gambling
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Top human rights lawyer savages Scot Gov conversion therapy proposalsAn eminent human rights lawyer has published a scathing legal opinion on proposals to ban "conversion practices" in Scotland. Aidan O'Neill KC, who previously challenged a law on state guardians, said plans…
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Cost-of-living crisis affects modern slaveryMore people could become victims of modern slavery due to financial pressures brought by the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has said.
Human Trafficking
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Journalist’s view on transgender issues censored
Hadley Freeman, a former Guardian journalist, says an “atmosphere of fear” governs the Guardian’s approach to covering transgender issues.
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UK Ministers may challenge Scottish Government gender lawControversial changes to gender recognition law being railroaded through the Scottish Parliament may be contested by UK Ministers.
Transgender