The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Trevor Phillips, the chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, has expressed grave concerns about the effects of police usage of anti terrorism stop and search powers. Giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, Mr Phillips said that the disproportionate usage of stop and search powers on ethnic minority communities was causing difficulties in… Read more »
In a key note speech on education, the Liberal Democrat leader has warned that children and young people are being left out of the debate on education. Charles Kennedy said that the Liberal Democrats would give a “Pupils’ Guarantee” – a five point promise of quality education to every child . Contrasting his plans with… Read more »
