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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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Britain will continue to be dependent on gas, oil and gas well into the future
No end to oil

By Ian Dunt Britain will continue to be dependent on gas, oil and gas well into the future, an independent review of international energy security has found. In a report commissioned by Gordon Brown, Malcolm Wicks, special representative on international energy issues, found the world would still be reliant on gas, oil and coal for… Read more »

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Harriet Harman has been playing down rumours she is positioning herself for a shot at the top job
Harman: I’m not going for the top job

By Ian Dunt Harriet Harman has tried to play down rumours she is positioning herself for a shot at the top job, after a week standing in for the prime minister saw her make several high profile statements. The deputy Labour leader told BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour she would not “tippy-toe” around big issues… Read more »