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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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Michael Bloomberg will meet Boris Johnson today
NY mayor to meet Boris

The mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, is meeting his new London counterpart for the first time today. Boris Johnson is expected to discuss crime strategies with visitor before he joins David Cameron for a tour of a London school. During his campaign, Mr Johnson promised to bring in New York anti-crime strategies such as… Read more »

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Traffic jams are on the increase, figures show
DfT accused of burying bad news

The Department of Transport (Dft) is being accused of trying to hide poor results after it released disappointing the figures yesterday in a large batch of reports on congestion. The figures show the government has not only failed to cut the amount of time motorists are sitting in traffic jams on motorways and A-roads, but… Read more »