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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An 83-year-old Devon pensioner says she would rather face a prison term than comply with a court order for non-payment of council tax. Elizabeth Winkfield appeared before magistrates yesterday following summonses from Torridge District Council against 110 people for non-payment. Ms Winkfield, who lives alone in a bungalow, was the only one of those summoned… Read more »
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday said the bird flu virus in Asia may take many years to control. In a statement released in Vietnam, the WHO warned that “full control” was some way off in the countries affected by the A(H5N1) virus. Health experts are urging Asian countries to remain vigilant so as to… Read more »
