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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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Lack of support for nuclear power

Most people believe renewable energy could replace imported oil and gas, according to a new Populus poll. The survey for The Times finds 79 per cent of respondents back renewables such as wind power, while just 18 per cent believe nuclear power should replace imports. The government has pledged to make ten per cent of… Read more »

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Pain relief in A&E ‘takes too long’

Children and elderly people are waiting too long for pain relief for broken bones when they arrive in accident and emergency departments, a new report says today. The Healthcare Commission finds just 53 per cent of children who are in moderate or severe pain because of a broken elbow or wrist receive analgesia within an… Read more »