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The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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Although it is rarely away from the forefront of the government agenda, migration has been a particularly prominent focus in Westminster recently. The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman has divided opinions with her plans, including the Rwanda scheme and more recently, the installation of a large barge off the Dorset coast to house migrants whilst… Read more »
Earlier this week, Rishi Sunak announced plans to make studying maths mandatory until the age of 18, rather than 16. He says the UK have an ‘anti-maths’ mindset which is damaging to the economy, and that people must ‘stop joking about being bad at maths’ The announcement has already faced criticism, with many saying the… Read more »