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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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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 »
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 »
