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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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Council tax capping for nine authorities

Nine local authorities in England have been designated for council tax capping under plans announced by Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford. Mr Raynsford told MPs that the average Band D council tax increase in England would be 4.1 per cent in 2005/06 – the lowest average rise in ten years. And he said there was… Read more »

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Tories challenge Labour over council tax rebate

The Conservatives challenged Labour over the £200 council tax rebate to pensioners, during Prime Minister’s Question Time today. With John Prescott and Michael Ancram deputising for their leaders, Mr Ancram questioned why the Chancellor failed to mention in his Budget that the rebate was for one year only. He told a lively House of Commons… Read more »