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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Opponents of the government plans to extend pre-charge detention to 42-days are vowing to take their struggle to the Lords, following last night’s paper-thin victory for the government. The second chamber is widely expected to reject the proposals and there are concerns in Labour ranks that more backbenchers could rebel against the party should the… Read more »
Gordon Brown has promised there were no deals with DUP MPs over the 42-day detention vote at his monthly press conference. Asked repeatedly – in one case to put his hand on his heart – whether no deals were struck, Mr Brown continually and categorically denied any suggestion he offered the Northern Irish MPs concessions…. Read more »
