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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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Opposition politicians have attacked the Government over proposals to link fines for minor offences to earnings. The Conservatives are warning that the fines would hit the middle classes, while the Liberal Democrats said it could undermine public confidence in the justice system. Under the Management of Offenders and Sentencing Bill, published on Thursday, a new… Read more »
The Government has again come in for criticism over its plans for a reform of licensing laws that could lead to 24-hour drinking. The Conservatives have accused the Government of “panicking” following reports that it plans to introduce a levy on pubs and clubs to help pay for the cost of policing its licensing law… Read more »
