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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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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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Bury loss bad news for Labour
Bury loss bad news for Labour

The Conservatives have seized control of Bury, indicating major progress in their effort to win over the north-east vote. Labour lost four seats out of the 17 which were up for grabs in Bury, while the Conservatives gained three to take their tally to 26 – just enough to take control. Analysts had singled out… Read more »

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Independent saves Liverpool for Lib Dems
Independent saves Liverpool for Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have been saved from a setback in the north-east by an independent handing them her support. Independent Nadia Stewart’s decision to back the Lib Dems means the party has 46 of the council’s 90 seats. The gap between Labour and the Lib Dems had been halved from 12 to six seats, with… Read more »