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Call for 'pimping websites' to be bannedA cross party group of Scottish parliamentarians has called for a ban on so-called 'pimping websites'.
Sexual Exploitation
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Scottish Health Secretary urged to vote down assisted suicide bill by doctors, campaignersScotland's Health Secretary has been urged to vote down assisted suicide proposals before the Scottish Parliament as there can be "no ultimate safeguard against coercion and abuse, or extension".
Assisted Suicide
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Yousaf 'not persuaded' by assisted suicide planScotland’s Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has said he is “not persuaded” by assisted suicide proposals before the Scottish Parliament.
Assisted Suicide
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Govt re-considering age checks on online pornographic websitesThe Sunday Times reported over the weekend that the UK Government is poised to introduce new laws to block children accessing online pornographic websites.
Pornography
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2021 UK Annual Report shows rise in child trafficking victimsThe UK’s Annual Report on Modern Slavery has been published. It covers key developments across the UK in modern slavery from October 2020 to end of September 2021.
Human Trafficking
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Milestone Down Syndrome Bill backed by MPsLandmark proposals designed to improve the services offered to people with Down’s Syndrome have been backed by Parliament.
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CARE statement: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW)Today, 25 November, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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BBC documentary strengthens case against freely available pornA BBC documentary fronted by a victim of sexual violence has strengthened the case for barring underage access to pornography.
Pornography
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Jersey lawmakers take first step towards assisted suicide lawPoliticians in Jersey have taken a step towards legalising assisted suicide.
Assisted Suicide