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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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Shadow immigration minister Damien Green had his parliamentary office searched by police after he leaked Home Office documents.
MPs call for whistleblowing to be decriminalised

By Liz Stephens Leaking information should only be a criminal matter where there is a breach of the Official Secrets Act or additional evidence of serious criminal misconduct, MPs said today. The Commons public administration select committee called on government departments to ensure that potential whistleblowers were able to raise concerns. It recommended the establishment… Read more »

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Laziness bad habits explain obesity crisis

By Alex Stevenson Britain has fallen into a “vicious circle of laziness” despite a £75 million government campaign to check rising obesity levels, according to a report out today. Research from independent healthcare charity the Nuffield Trust revealed what it claims are staggering levels of laziness among modern Brits. Ministers have repeatedly urged people to… Read more »