Local Government
The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will take place on 2 May 2024 and provide the perfect opportunity for the shooting community to find out where local Police and Crime Commissioner candidates stand on firearms licensing. BASC has launched a contact platform which allows you to search for your local PCC candidates by police… Read more »
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Haringey council has mounted a strong defence to claims made against over the death of Baby P. Tonight’s Panorama programme reveals those responsible for the 17-month-old’s welfare were divided on how to deal with the infant. It shows extracts of a witness statement by social worker Sylvia Henry, who had wanted Baby P to go… Read more »
One library is closing in the UK every week, according to new figures. The number of professional staff working in libraries fell by 6.2 per cent. LISU research also showed spending on books fell by £800,000 and now represents just 8.7 per cent of total library expenditure. “This survey demonstrates the severity of the crisis… Read more »
