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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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Hodge to fork out cash to save job

Embattled Minister for Children Margaret Hodge has agreed to make a public apology to the child abuse victim she labelled “extremely disturbed.” Mrs Hodge also pledged to pay Demetrious Panton’s legal costs and make a £10,000 donation to the charity of his choice. The final bill for the slur is estimated at £20,000 The National… Read more »

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Schwarzenegger takes office

Movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday was sworn in as the 38th governor of California. The 56-year-old Republican took the oath of office before 7,500 dignitaries and supporters. Mr Schwarzenegger said after his inauguration: “I am humbled, I am honoured and I am moved beyond words to be your governor. “I enter this office beholden to… Read more »