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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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Passengers say trains are getting worse
Passengers say trains are getting worse

A survey of Britain’s railway passengers published today has shown that trains are less punctual and are more crowded that they were in 1998. The poll carried out by the consumers’ association Which? found that passengers believe there are severe problems with late trains, cancellations and overcrowding, despite higher government subsidies and increased revenue from… Read more »

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Straw warning to Blair on Iraq
Straw warning to Blair on Iraq

Jack Straw has reportedly warned Tony Blair that more troops may be needed to ensure Iraq’s security, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Telegraph has received confidential notes in which the Foreign Secretary reportedly told the Prime Minister that more troops are required to avoid ‘strategic failure’. The Prime Minister is likely to be asked… Read more »