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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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Green arrest 'not proportionate'
Green arrest ‘not proportionate’

By Ian Dunt The arrest of Damian Green was “not proportionate” to the threat the leaks provoked, an official report has found. An interim report by former British Transport police chief Ian Johnston, released today, found the arrest could not justified on national security grounds. It comes at the same time as a report by… Read more »

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Clinton to address Stormont

By Ian Dunt Hillary Clinton addressed the National Assembly of Northern Ireland this morning, after holding talks with leaders. Mrs Clinton held talks with the first minister, Peter Robinson, and the deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness, today, in what was evidently a well-humoured and warm session. The three chatted animatedly, before Mr McGuinness told journalists:… Read more »