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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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Incidences of prisoner self-harming have increased by nearly 40 per cent since 2003, according to a leading prison reform charity. The Howard League for Penal Reform have announced figures that suggest the number of incidents of self-harm in UK prisons has increased from 16,393 five years ago to 22,459 in 2007. This represents a 37… Read more »
Lenders should pass on the Bank of England base rate cut to ease the credit crunch, Alistair Darling has urged. Gordon Brown revealed the chancellor will meet with the heads of the top British banks tomorrow to discuss global market turmoil and regulation. Mr Darling told the BBC: “The government is playing its part. We… Read more »
