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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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Belfast sees third night of riots

Loyalist protesters took to the streets of Belfast for a third night in a row on Monday in what is perceived to be a real test for the Northern Ireland peace process. The trouble began on Saturday and followed the re-routing of a contentious Orange Order parade. Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain yesterday called for… Read more »

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New bill to ‘free’ labour movement

A trade union freedom bill to increase workers’ powers of collective bargaining was launched at the TUC conference at Brighton last night. Activists warn the legislation, which they hope to put before parliament next year, is the only way to reverse the decline in the number of people who come under their protection. Only 35… Read more »