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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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Probation union calls for end to tagging

The probation officers’ union Napo has called for electronic tagging to be scrapped, claiming it is expensive and does not work. The National Association of Probation Officers (Napo) claims that using probation officers to supervise offenders instead of electronic tags could save £110 million over a four-year period. Napo also argues that tagging is ineffective,… Read more »

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We would champion business, say Tories

The Conservatives would champion business and reduce regulation, the Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary said today. Launching the party’s business manifesto, Stephen O’Brien, said: “British business needs a government which believes in it and will be its champion. By backing the Conservatives, British business can root-out the arch regulator-in-chief, the DTI and Mr Blair’s government…. Read more »