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 Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has said that there should be a “zero tolerance” approach to school discipline. Tackling disruptive behaviour from a “minority of pupils” will be a priority and she promised extra help for schools with discipline problems. Mrs Kelly also stressed that parents have a responsibility to support schools in tackling… Read more »
Sir John Stevens, the former head of the Metropolitan Police, has been given a seat in the House of Lords. Downing Street announced this morning that Sir John has been given a life peerage and will be able to sit and vote in the House of Lords. The Queen’s appointment of Sir John as a… Read more »
