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A Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ investigation throws new light on the historical use of electro-shock therapy on gay men and women
Electric shock treatment was used in NHS hospitals decades ago.
The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ understands that the government will investigate the historical use of electric shock treatment in NHS hospitals which aimed to change people's sexuality. Also: The government has been outlining its strategy to reduce the number of children living in poverty by more than half a million by 2030. And Washington hosts a theatrical draw for next year's football world cup.
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