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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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The Electoral Commission’s report into the May 2023 local elections in England should be an alarm bell for ministers to wake up and support a system in need of reform before the forthcoming general election. Voter ID has increased pressure on already stretched local authorities, allowing cracks in the system to widen. In fact, the… Read more »
The health assessment system for awarding benefits doesn’t “capture the needs” of disabled people, according to an expert in the sector.
