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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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The head of Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) has warned the Conservatives must not succeed in cutting his party’s financial links to the trade unions. Jeremy Beecham, a former chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), told the TUC in Brighton that the Tories’ attempt to cap donations to political parties was a “naked attempt”… Read more »
Funds meant for tackling long-term health problems are being spent on filling gaps elsewhere in the NHS, public health experts have warned. Projects targeted at reducing obesity rates, smoking and improving sexual health are due to receive £211 million extra funding this year. But the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) said the money… Read more »
