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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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Gordon Brown has promised there were no deals with DUP MPs over the 42-day detention vote at his monthly press conference. Asked repeatedly – in one case to put his hand on his heart – whether no deals were struck, Mr Brown continually and categorically denied any suggestion he offered the Northern Irish MPs concessions…. Read more »
Progress in the NHS has been hampered by two major reorganisations since reforms were introduced in 2000, a report concludes today. The study from the Audit Commission and Healthcare Commission advises that nationally-imposed changes to the structure of the NHS should be avoided to allow progress to take place. It also says that progress could… Read more »