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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.

The National (Scotland)

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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.

Evening Standard

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 National (Scotland)

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Turkey should face international court over Yazidi genocide, report says

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

The Guardian - UK

Inquiry launched into treatment of asylum seekers during the pandemic

AN inquiry into the treatment and death of asylum seekers in Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic launched on Sunday.

The National (Scotland)

Independent inquiry into treatment of asylum seekers during pandemic launched

The inquiry was launched on the second anniversary of the stabbings at the Park Inn hotel in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Labour peer slams 'shameful' Tories for ignoring Scotland in human rights plot

THE UK Government is accused of showing a “shameful” disregard for Scotland as it moves to “ransack” human rights.

The National (Scotland)

Who should be first president of an independent Scotland?

THE Sunday National asked some prominent Scots to nominate their first president of an independent Scotland in the style of an Irish president, who…

The National (Scotland)

Call to make watching porn in public place a criminal offence, after MP shamed for adult material in Commons

Social media to blame for ‘incredible disinhibiting effect’ which has multiplied distress to women, says Baroness Helena Kennedy

The Independent UK

Hillary Clinton to speak at 2022 Hay festival

The former US senator will be in conversation with lawyer Helena Kennedy on 2 June as part of the literary festival’s Women & Power series

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Report recommends criminalising misogyny to help protect women in Scotland

The recommendations came after a year-long investigation by an eight-strong working group chaired by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC.

The Guardian - UK

Report urges Scottish government to introduce misogyny act

Working group led by Helena Kennedy QC recommends law to crack down on daily abuses that ‘absolutely degrade women’s lives’

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