Policing
Today MPs debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as part of Report Stage. They debated a series of amendments, and voted on two. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive for Humanists UK said: ‘We welcome today’s debate on assisted dying, with many eloquently standing up for compassion and dignity, emphasising that no-one should be… Read more »
The Scottish Parliament has voted in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Members of the Assisted Dying Coalition have welcomed the vote. MSPs voted 70 in favour, 56 against on Stage 1 of the Bill, which is about general principles. There will be another two rounds of voting and amendments… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Every terror suspect arrested by police after Bob Quick’s files were snapped by photographers has been released without charge. Lord Carlile of Berriew QC, independent reviewer of terrorism laws, will now look at the case. Ten of the 11 men have been referred to the UK Borders Agency. The development is an… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A new video of Ian Tomlinson hitting the pavement has been released, showing the moment his head hit the pavement. It has been passed from the Guardian, which received it from a member of the public, to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), and appears to verify that he offered no resistance… Read more »
