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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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PM rallies centre left
PM rallies centre left

The Prime Minister has addressed an audience of some of the world’s most important left wing political figures today at the Progressive Governance Conference. The conference has been organised by Peter Mandelson’s Policy Network think-tank, and will see ‘third way’ politicians develop ideas and look to the future despite the recent resurrection of the right…. Read more »

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Tougher penalties for 'air rage'
Tougher penalties for ‘air rage’

From today air rage offenders can face up to five years in prison, after the introduction of the Aviation Offences Act received Royal Assent on Thursday. The previous sentence for endangering the safety of an aircraft was just two years. Police will now also have automatic powers or arrest, following concerns that the previous legislation… Read more »