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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed Third Reading in the House of Commons. The vote was 314 in favour, 291 against. My Death, My Decision and Humanists UK welcome the result. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the… Read more »
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Listen to Susan Kramer express her concern about the government’s “despicable” policy on Equitable Life:
By Alex Stevenson Opposition MPs are backing parliamentary ombudsman Ann Abraham after the government’s refusal to give compensation to policyholders at Equitable Life. Concerns have been expressed about the legitimacy of the ombudsman’s office, which was forced to issue a follow-up report to parliament for only the fifth time in its 32-year history yesterday. Liberal… Read more »
