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What is the age of sexual consent in the UK?

Japan has raised the age of consent from 13 to 16 years old as part of sweeping reforms to its sex crime legislation. These changes bring the country...

This is why the Barbie movie may not be made for children

Our iconic Mattel doll Barbie has accompanied us for years, an essential childhood friend for so many. And although it might seem that the plot of the movie...

Wet Leg are award-winning musicians in their own damn right

Misogyny in the music industry strikes again! This time it's directed at Wet Leg, the award-winning indie band fronted by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers.The Times published a...

The government is cracking down on ‘revenge porn’ – but we still need to have a wider conversation about consent

The reforms follow an incredible campaign by Georgia Harrison. Source link

Why are women being shamed for the age they have children?

Last week, Kourtney Kardashian announced her pregnancy with Travis Barker at a Blink 182 concert he was performing at. It was a fairly cute affair really – she...

A woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for having an abortion – we must demand decriminalisation now

A mother in the UK has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after admitting she illegally induced an abortion during lockdown. Read that again.Ahead of the sentencing,...

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We’ve got an exciting update on A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2

Screenwriter and executive producer Poppy Cogan shared this sentiment: “I’m delighted to be back in Little Kilton with Pip and friends for season...

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