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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The new Health Secretary John Reid has outlined plans for greater research into gene therapy. Addressing the Commons this afternoon, Dr Reid announced that more than £50m would be spent on developing knowledge and provision of genetic testing over the next three years. Gene therapy works by implanting healthy copies of these genes, often attached… Read more »
The Government has announced that using a mobile phone whilst driving is to become an offence. The Road Safety Minister, David Jamieson announced that from December 1st 2003 using a mobile phone when driving will be an offence. Drivers will be fined £30 for using either a hand-held device whilst driving. Motorist will also get… Read more »