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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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Civil rights campaigners have dubbed plans to force teenage thugs to wear chain-gang uniforms while undertaking community service a “nasty gimmick”. Home Office minister Hazel Blears first mooted the plan, arguing that public confidence in the criminal justice system would be restored if people saw “justice being done”. But Shami Chakrabarti, director of Liberty, described… Read more »
Senior Ulster Unionists politicians met in Belfast today for talks on steps to rebuild their decimated political party. The 108-member ruling executive also discussed the possibility of a swift leadership contest, after David Trimble lost his Upper Bann seat at the general election. The executive could demand a full meeting of the ruling Ulster Unionist… Read more »
