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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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Food company seeks to tackle obesity
Food company seeks to tackle obesity

Kraft, America’s biggest food manufacturer, has announced that it is going to reduce its portion sizes and introduce better nutritional information on its packaging to help tackle increasing levels of obesity. The company which makes such brands as Dairylea, Toblerone, Bird’s and Oreos says that it is worried about its customers’ health; however there are… Read more »

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Finucane investigation a breach of 'right to life'
Finucane investigation a breach of ‘right to life’

Seven European Court of Human Rights judges have ruled unanimously in favour of the widow of Patrick Finucane in her human rights case against the United Kingdom. Patrick Finucane – a lawyer who represented people accused of Irish Republican activities in Northern Ireland – was shot in 1989 in front of his family. A series… Read more »