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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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Pollution fines 'too small to deter big business'
Pollution fines ‘too small to deter big business’

The Government’s environmental watchdog is warning that large companies in the UK are failing to learn the lessons from committing serious environmental crimes because they are to low. The Environment Agency warned that despite an increase in the level of fines they are not enough to deter large companies from causing pollution. The claim has… Read more »

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BA talks continue
BA talks continue

British Airways negotiator Mervyn Walker will meet with representatives of three trade unions representing BA staff to move closer to resolving recent disputes. Initial talks between BA, the TGWU, the GMB and Amicus took place yesterday at the TUC headquarters and were described by Mr Walker as ‘very constructive’. Similar sentiments were expressed by the… Read more »