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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 politics.co.uk staff The Home Office today announced new measures designed to improve the investigation and prosecution of rape and to help support victims. The new initiative follows complaints from women’s groups about the lack of improvement in convictions. Among the new proposals are ensuring all victims are seen by specially trained officers within an… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Alcoholics who fail to get treatment could see their welfare payments docked. The plans come in a review of welfare by the Department of Health and the Department for Work and Pensions. Welfare secretary James Purnell said: “We are going to look at the arrangements for alcoholics on benefits, just as we… Read more »
