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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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Gordon Brown addresses social care services
Brown tackles social care

Gordon Brown is speaking on the need to reform the UK’s social care system for the elderly today. The prime minister’s comments at the King’s Fund come as the government launches a six-month national debate on care and support services throughout the UK. Mr Brown was speaking before a conference on the opportunities technology offers… Read more »

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Cost of disability benefits could increase by almost 50 per cent in 20 years
Future of UK’s social care under spotlight

Alan Johnson has launched a six-month consultation to determine the future shape of the social care system as the population ages. The health secretary’s announcement follows warnings that in 20 years’ time the cost of disability benefits could increase by almost 50 per cent and a £6 billion ‘funding gap’ for social care is anticipated…. Read more »