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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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Benefits system accused of marginalising poor

A review of the whole benefits system is needed to prevent those who claim benefits from sliding behind the rest of the population, according to Citizens Advice. It argues that the method of setting benefit levels risks marginalising those claiming benefits. Citizens Advice notes that adults on Jobseekers Allowance will see their income rise by… Read more »

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BNP leaders charged

The leader of the British National Party Nick Griffin and founding chairman John Tyndall have today been charged with race hate offences. Mr Griffin, 45, of Welshpool, was charged by West Yorkshire police with four offences of using words or behaviour intended or likely to stir up racial hatred and will appear in front of… Read more »