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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

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 »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

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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Queens Speech: Policing
Queens Speech 2008: Policing

Today’s Queen’s Speech has established that the government will bring forward a policing and crime reduction bill. It aims to increase the effectiveness and public accountability of policing, according to the government. It will also work to reduce crime and disorder and improve airport security. A crackdown on binge drinking plays a large role in… Read more »

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Queens Speech: Equality
Queens Speech 2008: Equality

The Queen Speech’s today confirmed the government’s plan to bring forward an equality bill, which puts all previous equality legislation in one place. The bill’s promotion of equality will work to fight discrimination and introduce transparency in the workplace. It aims to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed regardless of race, gender, disability, age,… Read more »