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Helping ‘seriously ill’ people to end their lives will no longer be a criminal offence in Austria, following a judgment from the country’s top court. Humanists UK, which campaigns for legal assisted dying across the UK, has welcomed the move as a victory for reason, compassion, and empathy. News of the decision comes just weeks after… Read more »
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has proposed introducing an opt-out system for organ donation, where a person is presumed to have consented to donate their organs after death unless they have specifically opted out. Northern Ireland Humanists has welcomed the move, and has called on the public to support the plans. Moving to an… Read more »
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Boris Johnson was today accused of being condescending towards women by likening single Londoners to Bridget Jones. In a speech on housing, the Tory mayoral candidate said single women choosing to live alone were one factor driving up demand for housing in the capital. He said: “Bridget Jones wants a place of her own.” Liberal… Read more »
Lib Dem leadership hopeful Nick Clegg has launched a complaint over a document that described him as a “calamity”. Mr Clegg’s leadership team have complained to the Lib Dem chief whip over the “Calamity Clegg” dossier, which was produced by Chris Huhne’s office. Mr Huhne has “sincerely apologised” for the document, which was blamed on… Read more »
