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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 Alex Stevenson Proposals to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol are generating intensive debate. Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson suggested yesterday imposing a 50p minimum price per unit would result in significant public health benefits for Britain. For comment supporting the proposal click here. For comment opposing the proposal click here. Sir Liam said… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A coalition of groups is calling on the government to establish a state-run bank out of the nation’s post offices. The Post Bank concept was first muted as a way of holding back the Labour backbench rebellion over Post Office privatisation, but a coalition has now formed to push the idea forward…. Read more »