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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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Paul Stephenson appointed new Met Deputy Commissioner

Paul Stephenson, the Chief Constable of Lancashire, has been appointed the new Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. He takes over as deputy from Sir Ian Blair, who will become the Metropolitan Police Commissioner on February 1. Announcing the appointment, Home Secretary Charles Clarke said he was “pleased” by Mr Stephenson’s appointment, adding: “I am… Read more »

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No immediate release for Belmarsh detainees

Home Secretary Charles Clarke has said that the 12 men detained under anti-terrorism legislation in Belmarsh Prison will not be immediately released. And he added that in the judgement of the security agencies, all still posed a significant threat to the country. Giving the Government’s formal response to the Law Lords’ judgement that the current… Read more »