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BASC welcomes sensible delay to muirburn licensing rollout

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 »

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Humanists UK comment: Assisted Dying Bill passes House of Commons

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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Home Office report into London bombings finds victims needed better support
July 7th victims ‘failed’

The government failed to give the victims and survivors of the July 7th bombings the support they needed after the terror attacks, a new Home Office report finds. The report praises the emergency response to the four bombs on the London transport network last year, but says lessons must be learned on helping victims. “In… Read more »

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Report finds communications a major problem in July 7th emergency response
‘Major communications problems’ in July 7th response

The emergency services’ response to the July 7th bombings in London last year was hampered by “major communications problems”, a new report finds. The London assembly’s investigation into the attacks on the capital’s transport system, in which 52 people died, praised the “incredible acts of courage” by ambulance, police and fire service staff, and members… Read more »