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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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Johnson unveils NHS strategy

Health secretary Alan Johnson has revealed the government’s plans for the next ten years of the NHS. Quality, patient choice and innovation are at the heart of the government’s vision for its next decade, which comes following a nine-month review of the health service. The review, led by health minister and surgeon Lord Ara Darzi,… Read more »

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“Political disaster” warning over EU-Turkey talks

The European Union cannot afford to lose Turkey’s interest in struggling accession talks, MPs have warned. A report by the Commons’ business and enterprise committee expresses concern that the process is in danger of stalling. Disputes over Cyprus, the current constitutional crisis about the status of the ruling AK party and the slow pace of… Read more »