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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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The UK has recalled its ambassador from Nepal amid deepening concern at the political situation. The USA and a number of other European nations have also recalled their ambassadors in protest at King Gyanendra’s seizure of power. On February 1, the king dissolved his country’s government and declared a state of emergency. Speaking on state-run… Read more »
A strong majority of Britons back the idea of London hosting the 2012 Olympics – but a majority are cynical about the bid’s chances. An ICM poll for the Guardian found more than seven out of ten Brits (74 per cent) backed the bid but only 39 per cent believed that London would win the… Read more »