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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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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
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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World Press Freedom Day brings focus on Johnston
UK: Govts have ‘duty’ to support free press

The government has used World Press Freedom Day to affirm its commitment to defend and protect media workers, who it claims are too often targeted for their work. News organisations across the globe are celebrating Press Freedom Day, which was launched by the UN in 1993. Vigils are also being held for Alan Johnston, the… Read more »

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Home Office denies leaking unofficial terror updates
Anti-terror leak inquiry ‘in the public interest’

Opposition politicians and human rights groups have increased calls for an investigation into counter-terrorism leaks, after it was claimed media leaks comprised investigations. The Conservatives have written to the cabinet secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell formally requesting an inquiry into the leaking of counter-terrorism operations in Birmingham on January 31st. The Liberal Democrats are also calling… Read more »