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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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The number of immigrants coming into the UK might be considerably higher than official figures suggest, according to a new report. Figures from Capital Economics indicate net immigration to Britain was 400,000 in 2005, more than double the official number of 185,000. The economic think tank also predicts as many as 50,000 people from Romania… Read more »
Tony Blair has refused to comment on the manner of Saddam Hussein’s execution. When pressed on the issue, the prime minister side-stepped questions – adding that he would speak about the incident at a later date. “I’ll find a way to talk about it but not today,” Mr Blair said. The prime minister’s silence has… Read more »
