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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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Obituary: Edward Kennedy

Senator Edward Kennedy, the leading figure of the dynastic American family and elder statesman of the Democratic Party, has died aged 77 following a battle with cancer. By Jonathan Moore An influential voice throughout the world, Edward ‘Teddy’ Kennedy played an important role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland and was awarded a knighthood earlier… Read more »

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Interview: Stephen Hale

With Copenhagen looming large, Stephen Hale, director of influential environmental think tank Green Alliance, has become something of a ‘peacemaker’ between politicians, big business and the voluntary sector. How does he think the UK can save the world from climate change? By Liz Stephens Although there’s no doubting his passion for the cause of climate… Read more »