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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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Abortion law: Changes investigated
Medical advances prompt abortion law examination

The House of Commons science and technology committee today launched an enquiry into Britain’s abortion laws. Specifically the influential group of MPs will examine medical advances since the implementation of the 1967 Abortion Act and whether the 24-week limit should be amended. The group will also examine the effects of late termination on a mother’s… Read more »

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Dentistry study: Patients let down
NHS dentistry check-up: ‘Many patients let down’

Many patients are being forced to go private or even treat themselves, according to a new survey of dentistry in England. Following the introduction of new dental contracts for NHS dentists in April 2006, the Dentistry Watch study from the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health (CPPIH), polled 5,212 patients and 750 dentists… Read more »