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 attorney general has confirmed he will hold an inquiry into the appointment of a victim’s commissioner by Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain. Lord Goldsmith was responding to a request by a judge, who earlier this month said the appointment of Bertha McDougall as interim commissioner in 2005 was motivated by “improper political purpose”. Mr… Read more »
The government has pledged £4 million to appoint 77 parenting experts to help families in disadvantaged areas bring up their children. Tony Blair said the “overwhelming majority of parents” would welcome outside help in dealing with problems with their children – and said the whole community would benefit. Parents would be encouraged to attend classes… Read more »
