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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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By politics.co.uk staff Lord Taylor of Warwick has resigned the Tory party whip after it was announced he would face false accounting charges over his expenses. The news makes him the sixth parliamentarian to be prosecuted over expenses. He is accused of dishonestly claiming over £11,000 in overnight subsistence and mileage claims. He joins Labour… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Labour officials were jubilant at a reported drop in crime during the party’s time in office today. The official figures, released by the British Crime Survey, also revealed that fears of a recession-driven crime wave have proved unfounded. Offending is at its lowest level since 1981. Offences fell by nine per cent… Read more »
