High court judges have refused permission for the case of locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson, who died shortly after losing a landmark right-to-die legal battle, to go to the appeal court.
In the News
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October 2nd, 2012
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October 2nd, 2012
Cathy Newman talks about her own abortion and talks to Maria Miller, the new minister for women and equalities, about her controversial support to reduce the abortion time limit.
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October 2nd, 2012
France on Monday unveiled a package of reforms designed to increase access to abortion, including 100 percent reimbursement of medical costs by the state social security system.
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October 2nd, 2012
A Russian court on Monday banned as “extremist” a US-made anti-Islamic film that sparked deadly protests across the Arab world but whose showing was backed by human rights supporters in Russia.
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October 1st, 2012
Three quarters of MPs who took part in a poll said they received more letters and emails opposing the Coalition’s plans to redefine marriage than in support.
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October 1st, 2012
A poll of parliamentarians has found overwhelming support for a free vote on gay marriage.
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October 1st, 2012
The postbags of MPs are dominated by correspondence over same sex marriage from constituents asking them to oppose David Cameron’s plan to redefine marriage.
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October 1st, 2012
Assembly members have rejected a proposal that same-sex couples should have the right to marry.
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October 1st, 2012
THE Northern Ireland Assembly has rejected a motion calling for gay marriage after a passionate debate on the controversial issue.
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October 1st, 2012
The Northern Ireland assembly has rejected a motion calling for same-sex couples to be married in the province.