News Bulletin 21 June 2013

Efforts to tackle teenage pregnancy should begin in ‘pre-school years’, a Scottish Parliament Committee is recommending — MSP Elaine Smith, has been attacked on social networking site twitter because of her backing for traditional marriage — SNP ministers are drawing up plans to allow straight couples to enter into civil partnerships — The Westminster Government is intending to amend the criminal law, making clear that critics of gay marriage won’t be committing a crime — Girl Guides will no longer promise to serve God, but instead pledging to be ‘true to myself and develop my beliefs’ — Lord Steel, who introduced the Bill which legalised abortion in Britain 46 years ago, says he is concerned that ‘repeat’ abortions are being used as a form of contraception — Young cannabis users are playing ‘Russian roulette’ with their mental health, according to The Times columnist Libby Purves — And a photo of US Marine Josh Curtas, and his bride Bre, praying before their wedding ceremony has again been capturing the attention of the internet world.