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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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Metropolitan police commissioner Sir Ian Blair has denied there was any cover up of the shooting dead by police of Jean Charles de Menezes. His comments came as the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) revealed that its inquiry into the death had been delayed by initial resistance from police. But in an interview with BBC… Read more »
Britain will stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Iraqis until they establish democracy in their country, John Reid said today. The defence secretary insisted the determination of the multinational coalition in Iraq to ‘get the job done’ held strong despite the increasing number of attacks by insurgents. He said there had never been the intention to… Read more »