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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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Lib Dem donor found guilty
Lib Dem donor found guilty

The Liberal Democrat’s biggest donor, Michael Brown, has been found guilty of theft. Brown, 42, was accused of nine charges, including fraud and money laundering. He denied all charges. “We took that money in good faith,” Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg told the BBC. “It’s recognised we did all the due diligence checks we could… Read more »

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Mumbai: Brit could be among terrorists
Mumbai: Brit could be among terrorists

The government is refusing to comment on claims British citizens are partly responsible for the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Media reports in India today linked British-born Pakistanis to the attacks, which saw several sites across the city raided by gunmen. A previously unknown group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for the attacks…. Read more »