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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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David Cameron has demanded talks with senior civil servants to prepare for a possible change of power. The Tory leader has written to Gordon Brown requesting his frontbench be allowed to meet with civil servants to set out their priorities in government. Opposition leaders normally hold talks with senior civil servants ahead of an election… Read more »
State schools have been warned they must make uniforms affordable to all parents or risk penalties. The government wants all schools to enforce a uniform, but said these should not be offered by official sole-suppliers, after concerns were raised schools were using expensive uniforms to price out pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. New guidance issued to… Read more »
