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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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Justice Keith has said prison overcrowding was in part to blame for Zahid Mubarek's murder
Mubarek death linked to prison overcrowding

Overcrowding and staff shortages were largely behind the death of teenager Zahid Mubarek at Feltham young offenders institution, a major inquiry has found. The 19-year-old was beaten to death by Robert Stewart just hours before he was due to be released from Feltham, where he was serving three months for theft. Stewart, who is now… Read more »

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Salmond wants the Act of Settlment repealed
SNP wants end to Catholic discrimination

Scottish nationalists are calling for the prime minister to repeal legislation that discriminates against Roman Catholics. The Act of Settlement states that Catholics cannot become king or queen of England and bars members of the royal family who marry Catholics from taking the throne. Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), challenged Tony… Read more »