Sport
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 »
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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Gordon Brown is not planning to ban Zimbabwean athletes from competing in Britain as part of a tougher stance against Robert Mugabe. Downing Street said it was “surprised” at claims by the BBC’s Inside Sport that the prime minister is prepared to impose a ban on Zimbabwean athletes as a protest against Mugabe’s human rights… Read more »
The Olympics minister has hit out at critics calling for a boycott of this summer’s games in Beijing, insisting it would be counterproductive. Tessa Jowell said the calls for a boycott were a “great pity” and stressed Britain remains committed to the Beijing Olympics. A group of Nobel Prize winners and international athletes have written… Read more »
