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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 Environment Agency today said that reusable nappies were no more eco-friendly than disposables. Both types of nappies impacted equally on the environment, with washables using energy from washing machines and dryers. While disposable nappies create a massive 400,000 tonnes of waste each year in the UK, most of which is dumped on landfill sites,… Read more »
Consumers will be able to take disputes over credit agreements to an independent ombudsman rather than engage in expensive and lengthy court battles, under new Government plans. The Consumer Credit Bill, which is being introduced into Parliament today, is part of the Government’s drive to ensure consumers do not get saddled with unmanageable debt. The… Read more »
