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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 »
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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Robert Kilroy Silk has resigned as leader of Veritas saying the party he founded five months ago had “tried and failed”. The MEP said it was clear from the general election that “electors are content with the old parties” and he could no longer pretend his party would make any progress. But Mr Kilroy Silk,… Read more »
Nottingham prison needs to do more to prevent inmates committing suicide, a report by the chief inspector of prisons says today. The report praises the prison for its drug services, healthcare and its efforts to assist former inmates once they were released. But the prison comes in for criticism over its suicide prevention work and… Read more »