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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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Civil service pension reform plans unveiled

The Government’s plans to reform the civil service pensions’ scheme are expected to result in “difficult and lengthy” negotiations. Under the proposals, which if approved would apply to new entrants from April 6th 2006, and to existing staff as of April 1st 2013, the pension age for civil servants would be increased to 65. The… Read more »

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IRA: Photographs would be a humiliation – but peace possible

A total end to IRA activities and the destruction of all arms is on the cards, but the taking of photographs is unacceptable and would be a humiliation. The declaration from the IRA has come in a statement to the Republican newspaper An Phoblacht, following Wednesday’s publication of the negotiating documents for a final settlement… Read more »