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Scots police force to ramp up ‘hate crime’ work
- Christian Institute Scotland
today 10:31 am -
A Scottish police force has launched a campaign to clamp down on ‘hate crimes’ and ‘hate incidents’. But critics are concerned that ‘hate crime’ initiatives are straying into issues of…
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Scots IVF clinic makes move towards designer babies
- Christian Institute Scotland
yesterday 2:37 pm -
A Scottish fertility clinic could soon allow women to genetically screen their unborn children and discard those with defects. However, the controversial scheme has drawn criticism as a further step…
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Scots school pupils in drink and drugs shame
- Christian Institute Scotland
yesterday 2:31 pm -
At least 550 Scottish school children, including primary aged pupils, are being thrown out of class for using drugs or alcohol each year, new figures disclose. Of Scotland’s 32 councils…
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MSP launches new plan to outlaw prostitution
- Christian Institute Scotland
7 days ago -
New plans to criminalise prostitution in Scotland will be launched in the autumn, following a consultation with relevant groups. Trish Godman, Labour MSP for West Renfrewshire, has asked clerks to…
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MSPs vote down Govt-backed lap-dancing curbs
- Christian Institute Scotland
14 days ago -
Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have all opposed Scottish Government-backed plans to crack down on lap-dancing clubs. Sandra White, an SNP backbencher, had proposed a law which would…
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Top Doc warns of danger posed by end-of-life Bill
- Christian Institute Scotland
23 days ago -
A leading doctor has warned that a Bill which would legalise assisted suicide would betray “Scottish values” for the benefit of a vocal few. The End of Life Assistance (Scotland)…
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Scottish Parliament passes new ‘abusive speech’ law
- Christian Institute Scotland
28 days ago -
MSPs have voted 92-29 in favour of a new Scottish law that criminalises ‘abusive speech’ in public or in private. The new law is seen by all sides as an…
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Thousands protest over Scottish end-of-life Bill
- Christian Institute Scotland
last month -
Over 14,000 people have signed a petition against a Bill which would legalise assisted suicide in Scotland. The End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill, proposed by independent MSP Margo MacDonald,…
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City licensing chiefs left powerless in alcohol row
- Christian Institute Scotland
last month -
Glasgow Licensing Board’s plans to bar supermarkets from expanding their sales of alcohol have suffered a setback in the face of a wave of legal actions. Last month the city’s…
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Fresh blow to Scottish assisted suicide Bill
- Christian Institute Scotland
last month -
Scotland remains steadfastly opposed to a controversial Bill which would legalise assisted suicide in the nation, according to the responses of a Holyrood consultation. The End of Life Assistance (Scotland)…
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