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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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‘More sensitive mechanisms’ needed to tackle climate change

Tony Blair last night signalled a shift away from the emphasis on targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions towards the use of technology and science. The prime minister was speaking after a meeting in London of environment ministers from the G8 of leading industrial nations alongside those from developing countries. Mr Blair told reporters that… Read more »

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Council tax bills ‘to rise by 10%’

Council tax bills may have to increase by ten per cent next April to make up the shortfall left by central government funding, local authorities warn today. In its pre-Budget submission, the Local Government Association (LGA) claims that there is a £2.2 billion “black hole” in local government finances that needs to be filled. It… Read more »