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Assisted dying proposals in Jersey lodged – Humanists Comment

The legalisation of assisted dying in Jersey has taken another step as proposals have been lodged in the States Assembly. Channel Island Humanists welcomes the proposals, as another part of the British Isle moves closer to a compassionate end-of-life law. The proposals will allow residents of Jersey who are intolerably suffering from a physical, incurable condition… Read more »

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BASC welcomes significant improvement on GL43

BASC has welcomed the announcement by the Secretary of State for Defra of a new general licence (GL45) for the release of game birds (pheasant and red legged partridges) on or near certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in England. After the chaos of last year’s announcement at short notice, BASC has achieved significant improvements to… Read more »

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The proposal increases pre-charge detention to 42-days
Analysis: 42-days

There are always two separate stories to be told on the day of an important parliamentary vote. The first is about what will change in the country, and the second about the endless drama of party fortunes. Tonight, at least, this is a relatively simple one. Brown’s win means attacks on his leadership qualities will… Read more »

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Ms Spelman's case could come under investigation
Sleaze watchdog ‘considering’ Tory investigation

Caroline Spelman’s employment of her nanny using taxpayer funds could be investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. Following a meeting with Ms Spelman yesterday, John Lyon, the Westminster sleaze watchdog, said he was “carefully considering” whether to investigate the Tory chairman. While it would be, in his own words, “exceptional” to investigate a case… Read more »