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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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Blunkett to get tough on bail abusers
Blunkett to get tough on bail abusers

David Blunkett has announced that he intends to get tough on people who break the terms of their bail. The Home Secretary, who is set to address the Police Federation Annual Conference today, has unveiled measures that will reverse the provisions of the Bail Act in an effort to crackdown on those who abuse bail…. Read more »

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GPs to meet over contract rejection
GPs to meet over contract rejection

Doctors are to hold a meeting later today to consider calls for a proposed new contract to be torn up. The British Medical Association and the Government reached a deal on the new contract earlier this year, and both declared it good for GP’s and patients. However, although the contract should mean greater funding of… Read more »