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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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Liberal Democrat education spokesman Ed Davey has called for a radical reform of the education system based on the proposals put forward by former Ofsted chief Mike Tomlinson. The Tomlinson proposals suggest replacing GCSEs and A-levels with a diploma system, in an effort to improve basic skills and cut down on unnecessary coursework. The scheme… Read more »
Tony Blair has given his full backing to the Metropolitan Police commissioner, Sir Ian Blair, as the row over the killing of a 27-year-old Brazilian man continues. The prime minister’s backing of the Britain’s most senior police officer comes after Sir Ian admitted yesterday he did not know his police officers had killed an innocent… Read more »