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Friday, 23 October 2020

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Down’s syndrome campaigners take UK Govt to High Court over abortion law

A woman with Down’s syndrome has been given permission to challenge the current law on abortion at the High Court.

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Poland protects disabled babies from abortion

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COVID-19: Places of worship to close in Wales-wide lockdown

The Welsh Government has announced that churches must close from Friday 23 October, as part of measures to combat rising cases of coronavirus.

Scot Govt encourages kids to report parents for smacking

Children will be encouraged to report their parents to the police for smacking, according to leaflets published by the Scottish Government.

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Scot Govt’s hate crime Bill presents ‘dire risk’ to free speech: think-tank

Canadian Govt warned over new conversion therapy Bill

The Canadian Government is under fire again for proposing controversial legislation banning so-called conversion therapy.

Palliative care doctor blasts assisted suicide

A leading doctor working in end-of-life care has spoken out against legalising assisted suicide.

Scot Govt attempt to redefine ‘woman’ to be challenged in court

Campaigners have been granted a judicial review over a Scottish Government move to redefine the meaning of “woman”.

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Census policy ‘captured’ by trans activists, says new report

Judge rules US seminary can hold students to marriage ethos

A US seminary has been cleared of wrongdoing after it excluded two students who entered same-sex marriages.

‘Sell cocaine and ecstasy in pharmacies’ pro-legalisation group urges Govt

Pharmacies should be able to legally sell cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines in a “nationalised” scheme, a pro-legalisation lobby group has said.

Gambling addiction worse than alcohol and drugs among sports professionals

Gambling addiction has become the greatest issue among professional sportsmen and women, dwarfing alcohol and drug addiction cases, according to Sporting Chance founder Tony Adams.

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‘Too many gambling ads in the game’, say football fans

UK Govt pledges new special envoy for religious freedom

A new special envoy for freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is to be appointed, the UK Government has announced.

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