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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 »
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 mother of murdered child Sarah Payne is calling on the government to fundamentally reshape the justice system. In a report out today Sara Payne will call for the government to concentrate justice on ensuring victims of crime are able to recover and get on with their lives. The victims’ champion, whose… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson David Cameron faces a barrage of criticism after unveiling his “pathetic” new European policy yesterday, with Conservative MEPs joining attacks from France’s Europe minister. East Midlands MEPs Roger Helmer and Daniel Hannan quit their frontbench roles overnight. Mr Helmer said his leader’s new stance on the European Union following the ratification of… Read more »