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The King’s Speech: 21 new bills but no mention of conversion therapy

The King’s Speech: 21 new bills but no mention of conversion therapy

Initial reaction to the King's Speech from Alicia Edmund, our head of public policy
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*NOW CLOSED* Relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) draft statutory guidance consultation

*NOW CLOSED* Relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) draft statutory guidance consultation

The Scottish Government’s updated draft guidance for schools on relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) education is open for consultation
Opinion
What’s happening with the government’s conversion therapy plans?

What’s happening with the government’s conversion therapy plans?

Confusion and uncertainty about whether government plans to introduce new laws are being pushed forward or into the long grass.
Opinion
Focus on doing justice needs to go deeper – reflections on Scotland’s Programme for Government

Focus on doing justice needs to go deeper – reflections on Scotland’s Programme for Government

Chris Ringland, public policy officer for Scotland, shares his thoughts on the Scottish Government’s plans for the year and where he thinks it could have gone further
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Charities Bill in Scotland: What does it mean for you?

Charities Bill in Scotland: What does it mean for you?

The bill passed in the Scottish Parliament changes charity law in Scotland
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The government are reviewing relationship and sex education in England: here’s what you should know

The government are reviewing relationship and sex education in England: here’s what you should know

Following claims that current relationship and sex education in England is “age-inappropriate” and “sexualising” the government are reviewing their guidance on the subject
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Why we must oppose assisted dying proposals in Scotland

Why we must oppose assisted dying proposals in Scotland

Good intentions are not enough when it comes to policymaking for life and death
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The Illegal Migration Bill has been passed through the House of Commons – what happens now?

The Illegal Migration Bill has been passed through the House of Commons – what happens now?

What changes do we want to see made to the Illegal Migration Bill as it moves from the House of Commons into the House of Lords?
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Review calls on government to improve engagement with faith groups

Review calls on government to improve engagement with faith groups

Among the recommendations are calls for a new national faith champion and faith literacy training for all working in the public sector
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Maternity care for Black and Asian women deemed "appalling" by MPs

Maternity care for Black and Asian women deemed "appalling" by MPs

The women and equalities parliamentary committee published its report into racial disparities in maternal health care in the UK
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30 years on from the death of Stephen Lawrence - there is still much work to do

30 years on from the death of Stephen Lawrence - there is still much work to do

Over the past three decades evangelicals have been at the forefront of advocating for change in policing that serves everyone and is not marred by racism.
Opinion
Baroness Casey calls for a culture reset in the Metropolitan Police

Baroness Casey calls for a culture reset in the Metropolitan Police

A review into police standards revealed findings of institutional racism, sexism and homophobia raising some big questions. So, what does this mean for the future of policing?
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