Author Archives: Anthony Horan

27 Jan
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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill

Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill Press Release For Immediate Release28 January 2026   Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill The Bishops’ ...

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23 Jan
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A Fatal Flaw: Why Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Bill Is Falling Apart

A Fatal Flaw: Why Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Bill Is Falling Apart Scotland is on the brink of passing one of the most consequential laws in its history — yet the ground beneath the proposed assisted suicide bill is visibly crumbling. ...

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12 Jan
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Pope Leo Warns of Global Drift Toward Conflict, Urges Renewal of Dialogue and Human Dignity

Image: Associated Press/Alamy Stock Photo Pope Leo Warns of Global Drift Toward Conflict, Urges Renewal of Dialogue and Human Dignity Vatican City, January 9, 2026 — In an extensive address to the Diplomatic Corps in Rome, Pope Leo XIV invoked the ...

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18 Dec
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Withdrawal from Religious Education: A Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland

Withdrawal from Religious Education: A Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland The Scottish Parliament is currently considering amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill, which would seek to change the current religious ...

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15 Dec
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Scotland falling short on essential human rights

Scotland falling short on essential human rights The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has said that essential human rights are out of reach for many people in Scotland. The State of the Nation 2025 Report focuses on economic, social and cultural ...

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27 Nov
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A Law Without Dignity – Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Bill Must be Rejected

A Law Without Dignity – Scotland’s Assisted Suicide Bill Must be Rejected Holyrood Health Committee votes down countless amendments to protect the vulnerable   Holyrood’s Health Committee has rejected more crucial safeguards as consideration of amendments to Liam McArthur’s Assisted ...

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19 Nov
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Doctors to be allowed to initiate assisted suicide discussions with patients under proposed new law

Doctors to be allowed to initiate assisted suicide discussions with patients under proposed new law The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee met on Tuesday to consider further amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) ...

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14 Nov
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Controversial Report Calls for Decriminalisation of Abortion Up to Birth in Scotland

Controversial Report Calls for Decriminalisation of Abortion Up to Birth in Scotland A Scottish Government advisory group on abortion has recommended sweeping changes to abortion legislation, including allowing women to legally have abortions up to birth for any reason. The ...

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12 Nov
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Holyrood Assisted Suicide Bill: Hospices and Care Homes at Risk as MSPs Reject more Safeguards

Holyrood Assisted Suicide Bill: Hospices and Care Homes at Risk as MSPs Reject more Safeguards The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has voted down a series of proposed amendments aimed at strengthening safeguards in the controversial Assisted ...

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06 Nov
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Vulnerable at Risk: MSPs Reject Key Amendments to Assisted Suicide Bill

Vulnerable at Risk: MSPs Reject Key Amendments to Assisted Suicide Bill Committee votes down key proposals that would protect people with years to live, disabled people, those with intellectual disabilities, and those with eating disorders Holyrood’s Health and Sport Committee ...

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