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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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Journalists would be allowed to report cases in family courts to improve public understanding of how the system works, under new government proposals. Constitutional affairs minister Harriet Harman said the measures, included in a consultation document published today, would help members of the public trust the system. “Public confidence depends on public scrutiny. It has… Read more »
Ineffective management or leadership is to blame for many of the financial problems facing NHS trusts, a new report from the spending watchdog warns. Research by the Audit Commission finds that inadequate calibre of trust leadership, a high turnover of board members and the distractions of large building projects are largely to blame for deficits… Read more »
