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BASC responds to general election announcement

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election to be held on 4 July. This is undoubtedly an important election for shooting and conservation. Shooting plays a key role in the economy and the conservation and management of the countryside, and any incoming government will have to be alert to the needs of… Read more »

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Jersey votes to legalise assisted dying

The States Assembly of Jersey has voted to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. In a landmark vote, Jersey’s politicians have voted in favour of compassion, autonomy, and the rights of people who are dying. Humanists UK and Channel Islands Humanists have welcomed the historic vote. A significant majority of 31 Assembly members vote… Read more »

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Government faces legal action over IT contract termination

The Government is facing legal action after it terminated a private IT contract. ITNET had been awarded an £83 million contract in July 2003 to build a data housing centre for the Office of the e-Envoy, designed to host government websites. However the Cabinet Office announced on Tuesday that it had terminated the contract, accusing… Read more »

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Intelligence committee highlights UK vulnerability

The Intelligence and Security Committee has highlighted a number of areas of vulnerability in the UK’s security infrastructure. Today it published its annual report for 2003-04, having taken evidence from a wide range of sources, including ministers and the heads of security services. Although the report is publicly available, certain sections and figures are blanked… Read more »