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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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Bush backs ban on gay marriage

US president George Bush urged Congress yesterday to back a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages. It is thought the move could boost his support among conservatives ahead of the presidential election in November. Mr Bush’s pledge to end the “redefinition” of marriage caused outrage in San Francisco, where thousands of gay and lesbian marriage… Read more »

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First prisoners charged at Guantanamo Bay

Two suspected al-Qaeda terrorists – currently being held at the US Navy’s Guantanamo prison camp in Cuba – have been charged with conspiracy to commit war crimes. They are charged with “wilfully and knowingly” conspiring with Osama bin Laden to cause terror and murder, attack civilians, and destroy property. The US has ordered them to… Read more »