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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By Ian Dunt Gordon Brown started his holiday in the Lake District today, while business secretary Lord Mandelson told journalists he did not plan to enter Number 10 while running the country. It is the third year Mr Brown has holidayed in the UK. He used to spend summer breaks in Cape Cod in the… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The woman who lost her job as director of children’s services in the wake of the Baby P scandal has had her legal challenge against the dismissal fast-tracked. The news comes as the identity of the mother of Baby P, together with that of her boyfriend and tenant, was revealed for the… Read more »