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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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Peers reject foundation hospitals
Peers reject foundation hospitals

Peers in the House of Lords have voted against the Government’s controversial plans to introduce foundation hospitals, despite the Commons marginally backing the legislation on the same day. Earlier on Wednesday, MPs backed the plans by just 17 votes – 302 votes to 285 – the smallest majority during Tony Blair’s term of office. But… Read more »

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IAEA may go for "weak" Iran resolution
IAEA may go for “weak” Iran resolution

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), meets today in Vienna to discuss whether sanctions ought to be introduced to force Iran to comply with the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. In a recent report, the IAEA slammed Iran for 18 years of “lies” over its nuclear technology. The IAEA said Tehran willingly… Read more »