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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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Justice: 20-year campaign for document release may soon be over
Hillsborough files may be released early

By politics.co.uk staff The documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster are expected to be released ten years ahead of schedule following a request by the home secretary, it was announced today. Sensitive documents are usually subject to a 30-year embargo but it is understood Ms Smith, following a discussion with South Yorkshire chief constable Meredydd… Read more »

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Government as parent?
Government should become ‘a parent’

By Alice Cannet A report calling on the government to take a hands-on role in the parenting of disadvantaged children has been published by a committee of MPs. The report, entitled ‘looked-after children’, comes in the aftermath of the Baby P case, which triggered deep reflections on the need for an overhaul of the British… Read more »