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 Peter Wozniak William Hague has used the occasion of international human rights day to praise imprisoned Nobel prize-winner Liu Xiaopo, despite China making a concerted effort to discredit the ceremony. The Nobel committee has named pro-democracy campaigner Liu – currently serving an 11-year jail term for “subverting” China’s “democratic dictatorship and socialist system” –… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Police leaders, politicians and activists were picking up the pieces this morning after an extraordinary day of violence in London. The party political ramifications of yesterday’s surprisingly close vote on tuition fees took a back seat to the assessment of the protest. In the aftermath of the violence, the occupation of University… Read more »
