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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has issued an open letter recognising the “distress” fathers undergo in trying to maintain contact with their children. Radical fathers’ rights group Fathers 4 Justice has repeatedly targeted CAFCASS in its actions, claiming that the organisation is biased against the needs of fathers. The letter… Read more »
Legendry former Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher last night told the Tories to stop dithering and get on with choosing a new leader. Mrs Thatcher – who is under doctors’ orders not to engage in public speaking – had the statement read out on her behalf as she attended a dinner in London marking her contribution… Read more »
