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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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Obama moves into endgame
Obama moves into endgame

US presidential candidate Barack Obama launched the closing argument of his campaign yesterday, telling supporters his country will emerge from its current economic crisis stronger than before. The Democrat candidate for the presidency, who leads in the polls against Republican rival John McCain, was in Canton, Ohio, as he made his “case for change” with… Read more »

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UK set to pass first ever climate bill
UK passes first ever climate bill

The UK is set to pass the world’s strongest climate change bill today, with measures to curb carbon emissions by 80 per cent. Following extensive lobbying by green activists, the emissions target now includes aviation and shipping contributions. But the bill has raised questions among analysts as to whether it will allow the government to… Read more »