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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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Chisholm demoted in Scottish Executive shake-up

A shake-up of the ministerial positions in the Scottish Executive has seen Malcolm Chisholm demoted from Health Minister to Communities Minister. Mr Chisholm had been under sustained public criticism over his handling of changes to the NHS in Scotland, in particular the controversial hospital closures. The tough job of Health Minister instead goes to Andy… Read more »

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I’ve moved on from UK politics, says Mandelson

Peter Mandelson, former Cabinet Minister and close confidant of Tony Blair’s, has told the European Parliament that he has “moved on” from any active involvement in UK politics. Mr Mandelson is set to become the EU’s Trade Commissioner, if the commissioner roles are confirmed en masse by the Parliament later this month. His comments on… Read more »