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PCC Elections – BASC Needs You

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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Assisted dying proposals in Jersey lodged – Humanists Comment

The legalisation of assisted dying in Jersey has taken another step as proposals have been lodged in the States Assembly. Channel Island Humanists welcomes the proposals, as another part of the British Isle moves closer to a compassionate end-of-life law. The proposals will allow residents of Jersey who are intolerably suffering from a physical, incurable condition… Read more »

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Google escapes fines over Street View

By Peter Wozniak Google has come under scrutiny after being found in breach of data protection laws over its controversial Street View function – but has avoided heavy penalties. The information commissioner, Christopher Graham, confirmed that Google had collected personal and private information for the service. Mr Graham said: “It is my view that the… Read more »

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'Lone ranger' ministers need more help, Institute for Government says
Lib Dem lone rangers ‘need more help’

By Alex Stevenson Isolated Liberal Democrat ministers in Conservative-dominated government departments are struggling to keep their heads above water, an expert has warned. Akash Paun of the Institute for Government (IfG) says government insiders have warned that the so-called ‘watchdog ministers’ are struggling to do their day jobs while simultaneously keeping tabs on the whole… Read more »