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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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By Laura Miller Plans to allow people’s confidential details to be shared across public and private agencies around the world have been attacked by MPs in the Commons. The Lib Dems and Tories have promised to oppose the “draconian” proposals to upend current data protection laws, as well as government plans to hold secret inquests…. Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Scroll Down for DEC appeal video. The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for humanitarian donations to Gaza has been screened on ITV and Channel 4. The decision to screen the film follows point-blank refusals from both the BBC and Sky News, who said it would threaten their impartial image. The controversy over… Read more »
