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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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Cameron: heading for majority
Tories heading for massive majority

The Conservatives are set to win the next general election with a majority of 132 MPs, a new poll suggests. The Independent’s ‘poll of polls’ put the Tories on 44 per cent and Labour support at its lowest ebb on 27 per cent. If that level of support was reflected in a general election victory,… Read more »

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Labour 'letting down' domestic violence victims
Labour ‘letting down’ domestic violence victims

Labour has been accused of letting down the victims of domestic violence as the charity Refuge launches a campaign to highlight to problem. The group say two women are killed in domestic violence incidents every week in the UK, and are publicising early warning signs of domestic abuse for women to look out for. The… Read more »