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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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Jarvis faces further questions
Jarvis faces further questions

Rail maintenance contractor Jarvis is facing a fresh investigation by Network Rail over claims that the firm submitted falsified documents about track work on the West Coast Main Line. Jarvis has admitted laying some track incorrectly, leading to a need for speed restrictions, but insists that no documentation had been faked. “We would refute any… Read more »

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Father charged with baby killing
Father charged with baby killing

The father of a 10-month-old baby stabbed to death in Carlisle has been charged with his murder. Cumbria Police said Shahajan Mondol Kabir, 39, had been charged with killing 10-month-old Hassan Dominic Martin. Mr Kabir is due to appear before Carlisle Magistrates on Thursday. He has also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to… Read more »