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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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England's World Cup rugby squad set for honours
England’s World Cup rugby squad set for honours

England’s World Cup rugby heroes have been rewarded for their “fantastic achievement” in the New Year Honours List. Tony Blair nudged their names onto the list after the English team dramatically beat Australia in the final. Coach Clive Woodward, who was already an OBE, is set for a knighthood, with captain Martin Johnson to receive… Read more »

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The Liberal Democrats’ foreign affairs spokesman Menzies Campbell has been handed a knighthood in the New Year honours list. The MP for North East Fife was awarded for his services to Parliament. The 62-year old has been an MP since 1987 and has served on the Lib Dems’ front bench for a decade. Sir Menzies… Read more »