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Rally outside Parliament as MPs to debate assisted dying

Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »

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Defra to review GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk

BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »

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New bill introduced to make spiking a criminal offence

The Conservative MP Richard Graham today proposed a 10 minute rule bill which, if passed, would make it illegal to administer drugs, alcohol or any other substance to a person without their consent. Mr Graham said: “This House is here to reflect the concerns of our constituents, recognise  that spiking exists and should be defined and… Read more »