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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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George Bush: understands that unilateral military force alone is insufficient in the war on terrorism according to Mr Blair
Blair predicts Bush to adopt ‘consensual’ foreign policy

The Prime Minister Tony Blair is predicting that US president George Bush will adopt a more consensual foreign policy in his second term of office. In an interview with the Guardian, Tony Blair said his American counterpart understood unilateral military force alone was insufficient in the war on terrorism. According to Mr Blair, Mr Bush… Read more »

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Clarke considers ‘coming of age’ ceremonies

The Government is considering a ‘coming of age’ ceremony for Britain’s youth to celebrate their passage into adulthood. Home Secretary Charles Clarke is keen on having young people celebrate their 18th birthdays with a citizenship ceremony, akin to the affirmation ceremonies held in Australia and similar events in the US, Canada and Japan. The ceremony… Read more »