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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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IT systems go down in 80 NHS trusts
MPs condemn NHS computer breakdown

Opposition MPs have raised serious concerns about the multi-billion pound IT programme for the NHS after it emerged that computer services in 80 NHS hospital trusts are down. NHS Connecting for Health , which is running the programme to introduce electronic prescriptions, patient records and an online booking system, confirmed last night there had been… Read more »

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Tony Blair signs climate change deal with Arnold Schwarzenegger
UK and California strike climate change deal

The UK and California have agreed to work together to take “urgent action” to cut greenhouse gases and promote low carbon technologies. Tony Blair and state governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the deal following a meeting of the two leaders and key business figures in Long Beach. It will see the UK pass on information about… Read more »