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Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Harriet Harman’s attempt to see a US-based pimping site shut down has given it a boost in hits, its owner has claimed. A post on PunterNet, which helps pimps sell women online and allows men who have had sex with the women involved to post their comments, claimed a “huge influx of… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff BBC, ITV and Sky have submitted proposals to Britain’s three main political parties for three live televised debates during the coming general election campaign. The joint statement increases pressure on Gordon Brown to accept David Cameron’s calls for a televised debate. The proposals would give each broadcaster responsibility for producing and broadcasting… Read more »
