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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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By Alex Stevenson Conservative backbencher Douglas Hogg says he will oppose timetabling of all bills – even if the Tories win the next election. It follows yesterday’s curtailed debate on the coroners and justice bill, in which just two of the nine groups of amendments were scrutinised by MPs. Part of the reason for the… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Reverend Jesse Jackson, infamous civil rights activist and the first African American ever to run for president of the United States, will speak to a committee of MPs about violent crime today. The long-time campaigner will appear in front of the home affairs committee, chaired by Keith Vaz, and speak about his… Read more »
