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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 education secretary has unveiled £2.7 million in new funding to get more pupils taking part in school trips. Alan Johnson said the package would provide new training for teachers taking out of classroom lessons and create a council to give advice on which activities provided the best experience for children. There will also be… Read more »
England is facing an “education apartheid” as private school pupils increasingly study for different exams than those in the state sector, David Willetts has warned. The shadow education secretary argued a lack of confidence in GCSEs and A-levels means many independent schools were turning to exams such as the IGCSE, the pre-U or the international… Read more »
