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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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Dennis Turner to stand down

Dennis Turner, the Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East, has announced that he will be standing down at the next election. His shock decision to step down has left a safe seat open for Downing Street aide Pat McFadden. Mr Turner had a 12,000 majority in 2001. On the left of the Labour Party Mr… Read more »

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Charles’ wedding postponed

The wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles has been postponed by 24 hours to avoid a clash with the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Clarence House announced this afternoon that the wedding would now take place on Saturday, allowing Prince Charles to travel to Rome for the Pope’s Requiem Mass on Friday… Read more »