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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 Blaine Williams A 10-year NHS constitution, which sets out what patients can expect from the NHS, has been signed by Gordon Brown and Alan Johnson today. The document outlines patients rights like access to approved drugs, information about treatment in advance and a service based on need rather than ability to pay. Mr Brown… Read more »
By Laura Miller Hamas must be part of talks to secure peace in the Middle East, former PM Tony Blair said today. Speaking in his role as Middle East peace envoy Blair told reporters in Abu Dhabi: “We all want Palestinian unity, including with Hamas, but it has to be on the right terms. It… Read more »
