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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The Foreign Office has once again urged Iran to suspend its uranium conversion activity and return to the negotiating table. It said the international community was “clear and united” in this request, which was reiterated yesterday when the UN adopted a resolution voicing “serious concern” about Tehran’s actions. Iran this week broke the International Atomic… Read more »
Defence secretary John Reid has said he believes an Iraqi constitution will be drawn up by the United Nations deadline next week. His cautious confidence comes as concerns mount about the Iraqi government’s ability to reach a consensus on a draft constitution for the fledgling democracy ahead of the deadline on Monday. Delegates from the… Read more »
