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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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The crisis is making things look dark in the Swiss resort
British politics moves to Davos

By Ian Dunt British politics appears to have slipped over to Switzerland for the weekend, with the Davos summit attracting argument and drama. Gordon Brown called for global unity in the face of the financial crisis in a press conference with UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon this morning. He was briefly interrupted when a mobile… Read more »

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Arm-chair voting councillors still able to claim expenses
Absent councillors can claim £10,000 for nothing

By Laura Miller Councillors will soon be allowed to stay at home instead of attending meetings and vote by remote control – but still claim thousands in expenses. Ministers are continuing to back plans that would encourage “remote” voting at council meetings, despite facing heavy criticism from other MPs. Caroline Spelman, shadow communities and local… Read more »