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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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Scotland mulls its options, but the referendum may never take place
Salmond publishes independence bill

By politics.co.uk staff Alex Salmond has revealed the questions that could be asked in a referendum on independence today. The Scottish first minister and leader of the Scottish national party (SNP) opted for a draft referendum bill, which prevents opposition parties killing off the bill before the general election. Voters will be given the option… Read more »

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The Rawnsley book has been dominating political debate in Westminster this week
Brown to Blair: ‘You ruined my life’

By politics.co.uk staff Gordon Brown repeatedly shouted at Tony Blair that he had ruined his life in their final confrontation before the handover of power, according to new details of Andrew Rawnsley’s book. The book, which is being serialised by the Observer, has already caused a major political row this week after allegations that Mr… Read more »