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Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
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The social media platform X makes a “very good argument” for introducing stricter limits on hate speech, a former Conservative Party chairman has said. Lord Patten, the outgoing chancellor of Oxford University and last Governor of Hong Kong, addressed the social media platform’s controversies in a wide ranging interview with Lord Speaker John McFall. Reflecting… Read more »
The technology secretary has confirmed Labour is “keeping all options” when it comes to a possible ban on children using social media.
