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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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UK Iraqis go to the polls

Exiled and expatriate Iraqis living in Britain go to the polls today to vote in Iraq’s first-ever free election. Voting booths have been set up in Manchester, London and Glasgow and will be open from 0700 GMT on Friday to 1700 GMT on Sunday. The Iraqi Community Association (ICA) estimated that around 150,000 Iraqis in… Read more »

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Hunting ban upheld

The High Court has upheld the ban on hunting with dogs in England and Wales. The decision was warmly welcomed by animal rights campaigners the League Against Cruel Sports, but pro-hunt campaigners vowed to fight on Speaking outside the High Court, chief executive of LACS, Douglas Batchelor, said it was “a very good day for… Read more »