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Wednesday 29 March 2023 Dublin: 12°C

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# law change
It's no longer possible to score a try against the post protector
Edinburgh went to extreme lengths against Munster last November.
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Ireland set to make revenge porn and 'upskirting' illegal under new legislation
It will also be an offence to send obscene messages using any form of online communications.
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France plans instant fines for cat-calling women
The new law will see men fined on the spot for lecherous and aggressive behaviour.
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No one has ever been convicted of female genital mutilation in Ireland
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said there have been no prosecutions despite the law being in effect for four years.
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Indian village bans single women from using mobile phones
The action has taken place in PM Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat.
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Confirmed: It's going to be illegal to purchase the services of a sex worker
The age of consent is also to remain at 17.
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Denmark plans bestiality ban to curb the rise of animal sex tourism
The Government has said that animals need specific protection because “the can’t say no”.
# Accused
Seven men arrested in Egypt over 'gay marriage' video
The video went viral last month and appears to show a group of men celebrating a same-sex marriage.
# Vaping Ban
E-cigs banned in nation's biggest shopping centre
Blanchardstown Centre takes a stand against ‘vaping’, following similar moves by Dublin Bus and Irish Rail.
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Cody supports Keher’s call for red and yellow cards to be banned in hurling
The Kilkenny boss has lent his support to the views of the former Cats great.
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'Modern day slavery' to be criminalised
Alan Shatter defined the term ‘forced labour’ in the new Human Trafficking Bill.