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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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A task force will be set up to liaise with the Muslim community and confront the “evil ideology” behind the London bombings, Tony Blair said today. The prime minister was speaking in the wake of a meeting with 25 senior Muslim leaders at Downing Street to discuss how best to respond to the July 7th… Read more »
Afghan president Hamid Karzai is in London today on his first official visit since taking power in the war-torn country. He will meet Tony Blair and senior members of the Cabinet during his two-day stay, during which the prime minister is keen to reaffirm Britain’s commitment to building a democratic Afghanistan. “The president’s visit will… Read more »
