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The Section 35 order used to block Scottish laws
feature ‘Veto’ provision used for first time by UK government in row over gender reform bill
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Battle of Britain: will Rishi Sunak block Scotland’s gender recognition law?
Today's Big Question Prime minister reportedly set to use constitutional ‘nuclear option’ in showdown with Holyrood over the legislation
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Romeo and Juliet stars sue Paramount over nude scene in 1968 film
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By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Former Florida GOP congressman arrested, charged with secret lobbying on behalf of Venezuela
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What’s causing the ‘chaos’ in the UK criminal justice system?
Today's Big Question Shortage of prison cells and real-terms pay cut for solicitors has increased talk of ‘crisis’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act, putting marriage equality protections a big step closer to law
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How difficult is it to change your gender in the UK?
In Depth UN official urges Scotland to delay plans to make it easier for transgender people to be granted legal recognition
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated
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The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East
Speed Read Why do so many Middle Eastern countries have anti-LGBTQ laws, and what can be done to make a change?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US Republicans push to keep strict Covid border laws
Speed Read A judge ruled that the controversial Title 42 restrictions on asylum seekers should be scrapped
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Why is Alabama pausing its executions?
Speed Read Many states are struggling to carry out the death penalty
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Biden administration tells court Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman is immune from Khashoggi lawsuit
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Supreme Court green-lights 4 executions in 4 states in 24 hours
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By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly half a billion in Sandy Hook damages
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By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Suspect arrested for 2017 murders of Delphi, Indiana teenagers
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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