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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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Work and pensions secretary John Hutton confirms government is looking to reform welfare and benefits system
Welfare shake-up imminent

The government has confirmed that it is looking at a number of ways to reform the welfare system by encouraging long-term unemployed people to find work. But work and pensions secretary John Hutton is adamant that nobody’s benefits will be cut as a result. Tomorrow an influential report from banker David Freud is expected to… Read more »

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Tony Blair admits he created "uncertainty" for Labour when announcing his intention to step down as prime minister
Blair regrets leadership “uncertainty”

Tony Blair has admitted for the first time that his decision to announce he would not stand for a fourth election created “uncertainty” for the government. But the prime minister insisted that the situation could have been worse if he had held his cards closer to his chest. Labour has been wracked by infighting between… Read more »