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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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Government ministers are using the Human Rights Act to hide administrative failures in their departments, a scathing new report has warned. The joint committee on human rights finds Tony Blair, home secretary John Reid and other senior ministers guilty of blaming human rights laws for government failures – and in doing so making public scepticism… Read more »
A package worth £164 million aimed at helping young homeless people get back on their feet has been unveiled by the government. Communities secretary Ruth Kelly pledged £74 million next year to support the measures, and a further £90 million on improving hostels. She said the government aimed to end the use of bed and… Read more »
