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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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By politics.co.uk staff The first rise in in the Bank of England’s inflation benchmark since February has been announced. A rise in petrol prices is thought to be behind the rise, with the consumer prices index (CPI) rising from 1.1 per cent in September to 1.5 per cent in October, according to the Office of… Read more »

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Labour surges but Cameron trusted, poll shows

By politics.co.uk staff Labour is seeing a poll boost, according to the latest ICM poll, but David Cameron’s reputation as decisive and respected is holding firm. The two main parties appear to be coming closer together, with the Conservatives on 42 per cent and Labour up two points on 29 per cent. But the ICM… Read more »