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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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Northern Ireland headed to the polls on Wednesday to vote in the assembly elections. The poll comes ahead the March 26th deadline to form a power sharing executive, with Northern Ireland facing the choice between the return of devolved government or indefinite direct rule from Westminster. Nearly 250 candidates are standing for 108 positions. The… Read more »
New measures will make life for illegal immigrants in the UK “uncomfortable and constrained”, the Home Office has announced. Illegal immigrants could be denied free health care or have their driving licences revoked. Immigrants reaching the end of their visa will also be sent text message reminders to leave the UK. Critics have accused the… Read more »
