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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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Comment: Bonfire of the quangos is not trivial

The government’s plans must take account of the important work quangos perform – and must not let their functions slip through the gaps. By Adam Scorer Government has decided to transfer some of Consumer Focus functions to the charities, Citizens Advice Bureau and Citizens Advice Scotland. As public servants it is our job to make… Read more »

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Spending review: Winners and losers

Whitehall departments are furiously trying to work out how hard they’ve been hit as the implications of the comprehensive spending review sink in. By Alex Stevenson Average departmental cuts of 19% have been announced after the ringfencing of health and aid spending. But with minsters inevitably prioritising some areas, others have paid the price by… Read more »