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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 »
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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Your easy-to-read guide to the legislation coming up in the year ahead. Office of Budget Responsibility bill The OBR, which formed a prominent part of the Liberal Democrats’ approach to reforming the financial regulatory system, seeks to depoliticise political decisions by providing forecasts separately from the Treasury. The chancellor would accept the forecasts for the… Read more »
Here’s a summary of the policies announced within the Queen’s Speech that aren’t going to be resulting in new legislation. Economy Broadband The government will look at “market-led” approaches to rolling out fibre-optic rather than copper broadband. Companies wishing to use infrastructure already in place will be assisted in a bid to reduce costs and… Read more »