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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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Problem hedges face axe

From tomorrow local authorities will be able to intervene in disputes between neighbours over high hedges. If neighbours can not reach an agreement, local authorities can hear complaints and decide if the hedge height is unreasonable and spell out what action must be taken. ODPM minister Jim Fizpatrick, said: “This legislation offers a light at… Read more »

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Buckland to head up new NHS body

Dame Yve Buckland has been appointed chair of the new NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement. The organisation is to be launched as a special health authority on July 1 and will be responsible encouraging innovation and developing frontline capabilities. Dame Yve’s has previously chaired the National Consumer Council for Water and the Health Development… Read more »