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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

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 »

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PCC Elections – BASC Needs You

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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London candidates clash in TV debate

Crime, bendy buses and the congestion charge were among the issues riling the leading London mayoral candidates in last night’s TV debate. BBC2’s Newsnight programme hosted the three-way debate between the incumbent Labour mayor Ken Livingstone, Conservative candidate Boris Johnson and Liberal Democrats’ Brian Paddick. Mr Livingstone faced pressure from both his main challengers on… Read more »

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Mayoral candidates focus on message

London mayoral campaign teams are trying different tactics at reaching voters with just over three weeks to go until polling day. Ken Livingstone’s party political broadcast, shown on BBC1 last night, saw the incumbent candidate wandering around the capital, travelling on the London Underground and visiting the Crossrail plan. Boris Johnson, currently leading in the… Read more »