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** MPs attack prayer and pastoral support in conversion therapy debate ([link removed])
A number of MPs have taken aim at churches which hold to the Bible’s teaching on gender and sexuality in a debate on banning so-called conversion therapy.
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** Improved version of flawed Scots hate crime Bill set to become law ([link removed])
The Scottish Government’s deeply controversial hate crime Bill is set to become law after it was passed in Holyrood.
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Police accused of ‘inventing hate offences’ ([link removed])
** Govt to finally extend abuse of trust legislation ([link removed])
The Government has announced it will extend abuse of trust legislation to protect vulnerable 16 and 17-year-olds in England and Wales from sexual abuse.
** High Court: ONS must change census guidance on ‘legal sex’ ([link removed])
The High Court has told the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that it must alter its guidance on answering the question on sex in the 2021 census.
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Censorship fears over trans stifling academic debate ([link removed])
Rogue gender clinic continues to issue trans drugs to vulnerable children ([link removed])
Female prisoners at risk of sexual assault from trans inmates ([link removed])
** Three in four DNRs applied during pandemic done without formal assessment ([link removed])
During the coronavirus pandemic, three quarters of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders were applied without checking if the patient could discuss their care, a report has found.
** Miscarriage persuades US doctor of abortion harms ([link removed])
An American doctor who held pro-abortion views has shared how she has completely changed her mind, and why she is now a pro-life campaigner.
** UK Govt rebuffs latest call to decriminalise drugs in Scotland ([link removed])
The UK Government has once again rejected a call to decriminalise drug possession and expand so-called shooting galleries in Scotland.
** England legend Peter Shilton calls for end of gambling promotion in game ([link removed])
Goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton has hit out at gambling advertising in football as he launched a campaign to stop betting firms sponsoring teams.
** Church leader speaks out ahead of Scots church closures court hearing ([link removed])
A church leader in Scotland has again affirmed the value of Christian worship as the court case challenging the Scottish Government’s decision to ban public worship during lockdown begins.
** FEATURE: Still gambling with our future ([link removed])
Every generation remembers their football team’s kit from their childhood – was the Newcastle United you remember sponsored by Northern Rock? Virgin? NTL? For children these days, however, the team they watch weekly is emblazoned with ‘Fun88’, a betting company. And the chances are the team they are playing against is also sponsored by a gambling firm.
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