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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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 »

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PCC Elections – BASC Needs You

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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Lyons review moots new council tax to make people recycle
Lyons moots extra rubbish tax

People who refuse to recycle their household waste could be charged extra under new proposals to reform local government financing. Michael Lyons is considering giving councils new powers to charge residents for how much non-recyclable rubbish they produce as a way of increasing town hall income. The plans, mooted as part of his wider review… Read more »

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Charles Haughey dies at the age of 80
Former Irish PM Haughey dies

Former Irish premier Charles Haughey has died today at the age of 80, after a long battle with prostate cancer. One of the most flamboyant and controversial people in Irish politics, he died surrounded by his family at his north Dublin home in Kinsealy. He had been ill for some time. Mr Haughey served as… Read more »