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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By politics.co.uk staff Speeding is the worst kind of middle-class anti-social behaviour, a leading police officer has said. Julie Spence, outgoing head of Cambridgeshire police, said it was hypocritical for drivers to complain about crime and then speed while driving. “Speeding is middle-class anti-social behaviour,” she told The Telegraph. “People think we should be able… Read more »
By Rebecca Burns Children are being “damaged” by “unnecessary delays” in the court system according to a leading children’s charity, increasing the risk of tragedies like the Baby P case. Barnardo’s claims children can face a wait of up to 65 weeks before a court rules whether it is safe for them to remain with… Read more »