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Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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Anglican church leaders in America have confirmed the election of the first openly gay bishop in a controversial vote. Gene Robinson was confirmed as the Bishop of New Hampshire last night after he was cleared of allegations of sexual misconduct made on Monday. His appointment is expected to cause outrage among many of the church’s… Read more »
Cameras have been banned from Lord Hutton’s judicial inquiry into the tragic suicide of Iraqi weapons expert Dr David Kelly. Lord Hutton declined calls for proceedings to be televised indicating he wished to observe the request from the Kelly family. The hearing will take place on Monday behind closed doors because it would place “additional… Read more »
