CI News: 17 January 2025

In CI News this week: The Education Secretary pledges to implement the shelved Higher Education free speech act, MPs call on the Health Secretary to close an abortion loophole over fears it could be exploited by abusers, and in North Wales an initiative targeting criminal gangs is helping users get off illegal drugs. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Education Secretary pledges to relaunch blocked uni free speech law Health Secretary urged to prevent ‘heinous crimes’ by closing abortion loophole Open Doors: 380 million Christians face persecution Cutting crime tackles drug addiction in Wales UK’s first drug ‘shooting gallery’ opens