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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 »
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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People who suffer minor injuries as a result of crime would no longer be eligible for compensation under new government proposals announced today. Instead they would receive “practical” assistance from newly-created victim support units who would provide them with access to counselling and help with immediate financial costs. The aim is to free up more… Read more »
New Conservative party leader David Cameron has named his shadow cabinet, with a return to the front bench for former leader William Hague. Mr Cameron opted to keep leadership rival David Davis in his current post as shadow home secretary, with another former candidate, Liam Fox, moved to defence, and Mr Hague made shadow foreign… Read more »