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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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May 12th 2020, 8:00 PM
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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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May 1st 2019, 6:10 AM
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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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Oct 16th 2017, 8:00 PM
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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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Jan 2nd 2017, 6:15 AM
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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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Feb 20th 2016, 5:11 PM
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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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Nov 25th 2014, 6:15 PM
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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”.
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Oct 13th 2014, 3:15 PM
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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.
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Sep 7th 2014, 12:02 PM
# 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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Jul 9th 2014, 6:55 AM
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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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Feb 11th 2014, 10:00 AM
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'Modern day slavery' to be criminalised
Alan Shatter defined the term ‘forced labour’ in the new Human Trafficking Bill.
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Jan 7th 2013, 9:36 PM