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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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Queen to open climate change summit

The Queen will today open a major conference on climate change in Berlin, in what is seen as a declaration of personal intent. Her Royal Majesty has been seeking to make the Royal palaces more environmentally friendly and has endorsed plans for a hydroelectric plant to power Windsor Castle. According to some reports, she has… Read more »

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Blair congratulates Bush on presidential win

The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has tonight congratulated George W Bush on his re-election as President of the United States of America. Mr Blair said he looked forward to furthering his strong relationship with President Bush and working with him during his second term in office. There was, he added, now a need to revitalize… Read more »