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 »
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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Climate change could see temperatures reach 12C higher on the hottest summer days by the end of the century, a major report out today has found. Environment secretary Hilary Benn told the Commons the UK had to adapt now to prevent this scenario, envisaged by the UK Climate Projections 2009 report’s ‘high’ greenhouse gas emission… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff A criminal trial without a jury will take place for the first time ever in England and Wales after an appeal court judge authorised it. The decision follows concerns of alleged jury “tampering”. Lord chief justice, Lord Judge, made legal history by allowing a trial to go ahead with only a judge…. Read more »
