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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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MPs debate NI fugitive bill

A bill to allow terrorist suspects and escaped prisoners back to Northern Ireland is receiving its second reading in the House of Commons today. The Northern Ireland (offences) bill would allow so-called ‘on the runs’ to return to the province and come before a special tribunal. Even if found guilty, they would be set free… Read more »

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EU to call on Washington to clarify reports of secret terror camps in Europe
EU to query CIA ‘terror prisons’

Britain will write to the US government on behalf of the European Union over reports that the CIA has a number of secret prisons in Europe. The Foreign Office said the government, as holder of the rotating EU presidency, will ask for clarification about the security services’ alleged use of terror camps to hold Islamic… Read more »