Silent trauma of home abortions must end
In general, the coronavirus pandemic has spurred a greater appreciation for the value of human life. Over the last 12 months, our society has pulled together, sacrificing various freedoms to stem the spread of a harmful virus. But there is one glaring contradiction. Over the last year, politicians have liberalised rules on abortion, undermining the…
It’s time to talk about porn
One encouraging development in recent months has been a renewed focus, in both the media and politics, on the harms that stem from a huge and largely unregulated gambling industry. At Westminster, a sizeable cohort of MPs has successfully lobbied the Government to impose tougher restrictions on betting firms that would target vulnerable, problem gamblers…
Cannabis: the coming storm
Weekend long read – The Editor
Drug consumption rooms aren’t the answer
The Editor, Saturday 25 April 2020 A study by Glasgow Caledonian University has found that three quarters of drug users would make use of Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs) were they to become available in Scotland. The facilities, piloted in other EU countries, aim to provide a judgement-free space for addicts to inject themselves and minimise…
COVID-19 does not rescind medical ethics
There’s a growing disquiet just now after news that GP surgeries in Scotland, England and Wales have been phoning round elderly patients hoping that they’ll agree not to be resuscitated, should they be struck down by COVID-19.
Govt must stop gambling industry exploiting vulnerable groups
This week pressure has mounted on the UK Government to curb the excesses of the gambling industry in the UK amidst fears that it is targeting vulnerable groups during the coronavirus lockdown.
Canada’s cannabis experiment is failing, says veteran pro-drugs campaigner
Yesterday, The Observer published an interesting article by drugs campaigner Mike Power on the legalisation of cannabis in Canada.
A dark day for Northern Ireland
Today marks the commencement of permissive new abortion regulations in Northern Ireland – a country which formerly had one of the most pro-life laws in the West. The change was imposed on the Province by the UK Government last year, in the absence of a functioning Northern Ireland Assembly, and against the will of the…
COVID-19 and the ‘assisted dying’ debate
A common theme in recent weeks has been the need for us to take steps to protect the elderly, the infirm and the vulnerable from COVID-19. Whether it’s through hand-washing, self isolation, or social distancing, authority figures in the highest echelons of Government, the NHS, local authorities and local communities have encouraged careful and sacrificial…
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