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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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Tories reject cohabiting couple rights

Co-habiting couples should not receive similar legal guarantees as married couples, the Conservative’s Centre for Social Justice has said. The Iain Duncan Smith-led thinktank, whose ideas have had a firm impact on David Cameron’s family policies, came out against the idea after the Law Commission suggested people should be able to claim financial support from… Read more »

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Criminal record for prostitute users

The home secretary has revealed plans to criminalise men who buy sex without checking to find out if the prostitute has been forced into the position. Use of normal prostitutes will remain legal to the buyer, but men who buy sex from someone who is being “controlled for another person’s gain” will face a fine… Read more »