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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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Anonymous MOD officials to appear before Hutton
Anonymous MOD officials to appear before Hutton

The Hutton inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the weapons expert, Dr David Kelly, is to hear evidence from two anonymous members of the defence intelligence staff later today. The unnamed officials are expected to give their evidence via a video link from a separate room. It is not known whether the two… Read more »

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US to pave way for UN in Iraq

The United States has begun negotiations with the UN to authorise a multinational force in Iraq. No exact details have been released yet, but according to senior administrations officials the plan may be put to the Security Council later this week. It is thought that President Bush will insist that the troops be placed under… Read more »