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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 demand end to cheap drinks

MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee have called for local councils to introduce minimum prices for drinks in an effort stem binge drinking and anti social behaviour. Although bars and pubs can not legally set minimum drinks prices, the committee believes it would be legal for councils or the police to set minimum prices…. Read more »

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General election is May 5

The general election will take place on May 5, Tony Blair confirmed today. The Prime Minister made the announcement following a visit to Buckingham Palace where he asked the Queen to dissolve Parliament. Speaking outside Number 10 Downing Street Mr Blair said that: “From now until May 5, I and my colleagues will be out… Read more »