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Who’s to blame if creators of deepfake porn get off lightly? Labour ministers, it seems

A bill that would ban the creation of these images without consent was watered down by the government, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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‘Time running out’ for UK to apologise over forced adoptions

Campaigners demand government issue formal apology to women forced to give up their babies in 1950s-70s

The Guardian - UK

Labour facing defeat in vote to ban green energy investments tied to Uyghur exploitation

Exclusive: cross-party backing likely for amendment to GB Energy bill aiming to block solar panels made by forced labour

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The Independent’s documentary hailed for shining light on ‘reprehensible’ jailing of Aung San Suu Kyi

Bianca Jagger, ‘Wild Swans’ author Jung Chang and former minister Andrew Mitchell join calls for the release of the Myanmar leader following the screening of a new Independent TV film on her life

The Independent UK

David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip

Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive

The Guardian - UK

Calls for special envoy to help release Britons held for years without fair trial

The families of Britons imprisoned abroad accuse the Foreign Office of caring more about ‘not upsetting’ relations with key trade partners than calling for the release of their loved ones.

The Independent UK

Who are the experts backing ICC warrants against Israel, Hamas leaders?

Amal Clooney was on the panel advising the ICC prosecutor who applied for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders.

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Legal profession’s most powerful among members of London’s men-only Garrick Club

Roll-call of gentlemen’s club, which bars women, includes judges, barristers and ministers

The Guardian - UK

Duke of Edinburgh appointed to Order of the Thistle as new images released

The order is the highest honour in Scotland and is gifted by the King

Evening Standard

International Women's Day: 20 of London's change-makers on progress for women in 2024

Are there enough female leaders? How do we solve the childcare crisis? Will we ever close the gender confidence gap? From Angela Rayner to Emma Barnett, our capital’s most influential women weigh in

Evening Standard

Best podcasts of the week: At last, a new politics show that promises to be more than a ‘dadcast’

In this week’s newsletter: Three esteemed lawyers team up to look at the news through a legal lens in Law and Disorder

The Guardian - UK

SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing wins MSP of the Year at political awards

SNP backbencher Fergus Ewing has been named MSP of the Year at a political awards bash.

The National (Scotland)

SNP challenge Labour to 'salvage credibility' and back written constitution plans

THE SNP have challenged Labour to back plans for Scotland to create a written constitution and enshrine free healthcare and workers' rights in…

The National (Scotland)

Baroness tells of ‘terrible texts’ from trapped Afghan women pleading for help

Helena Kennedy evacuated more than 500 people from Afghanistan in 2021, but is still in contact with some of those she had to leave behind.

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Senior Labour politician backs Humza Yousaf's plan for Scottish constitution

A SENIOR Labour politician has backed the First Minister’s plan for the creation of a written constitution for Scotland in anticipation…

The Guardian - UK

Watching in my tiara and PJs, this antipodean queen found the coronation a very British delight

Penny Mordaunt was poised and dignified, the royals were beaming and my kids weren’t arrested at the protest. Who cares about rain?

The Guardian - UK

Ex-TV presenter Floella Benjamin among coronation procession

Other people selected are human rights barrister and former MI5 boss, Buckingham Palace says

The National (Scotland)

Five new offences proposed as 'important step' to tackle misogyny in Scotland

FIVE new laws have been proposed by the Scottish Government to criminalise misogynistic abuse and harassment.

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How feminist is Scotland? Seven key laws and policies aimed at helping women

LEGISLATION and government plans have historically often excluded the perspective of women, but in modern Scotland we have seen numerous…

The Independent UK

Sir Iain Duncan Smith joins protest by Uyghur activists at FCDO

The protesters stayed outside the FCDO’s headquarters on King Charles Street in Westminster throughout Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Damning report uncovers years of sexual harassment at transport union

TSSA union’s future in doubt after Helena Kennedy inquiry uncovers unchecked sexist behaviour and leadership failings

Daily Mirror

Housing migrants on cruise ships 'on the table' as system to cost £3.5billion a year

Home Secretary Suella Braverman admitted the plan was still being considered as talks are held over how to slash the £2.3bn annual hotel bill for accommodating asylum seekers

Evening Standard

Manager of famed Simpson’s Tavern ‘frozen out’ by landlords

The manager of Simpson’s Tavern, the much-loved City restaurant said to have served Charles Dickens, says he has been locked out of discussions to reopen his doors after an “insulting” bid by a rival hopeful owner.

The National (Scotland)

Chinese officials barred from Westminster Hall after protest by Scottish peer

CHINESE officials have been barred from entering Westminster Hall ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, following a letter of protest signed by…

The Guardian - UK

Turkey should face international court over Yazidi genocide, report says

Exclusive: Investigation by group of prominent human rights lawyers also criticises Syria and Iraq

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