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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying – Humanists UK comment

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its Second Reading. This is the first time in history that the House of Commons has voted in favour of the principle of assisted dying for the terminally ill. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, said: ‘Parliament has taken a historic first step to… Read more »

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Iran releases British sailors
Iran releases ‘pardoned’ British sailors

The 15 British sailors detained by Iran on March 23rd are to be released. Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced at a press conference today that he would pardon the naval crew as a gift to the British people. He called on the British government not to punish the seven sailors and eight marines for their… Read more »

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Iran releases low-key snap of crew
UK seeks direct talks with Iran

Both the UK and Iran are seeking a diplomatic and “early” resolution to the ongoing naval detainee crisis, the prime minister said last night. Downing Street released an optimistic statement on the ongoing discussions after British officials met with Iran’s chief international negotiator Ali Larijani. “There have been further contacts between the United Kingdom and… Read more »