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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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Police deny any cover-up over Hillsborough disaster
Police chief denies Hillsborough cover-up

By politics.co.uk staff South Yorkshire’s chief constable last night denied there was any cover-up by police over the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans at Hillsborough. Speaking to BBC Look North, Meredydd Hughes claimed they held up to 300 boxes of data on the tragedy but said he would be “highly surprised” if there was anything… Read more »

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Police behaviour at the G20 protests has been heavily criticised
Chief inspector: G20 videos concern me

By Ian Dunt The chief inspector of constabulary, Dennis O Conner, has admitted to MP’s he was “very concerned” by images of police violence at this month’s G20 protests. Talking to the home affairs committee, Mr Conner said: “When I looked at those images I was very concerned.” He also expressed his disappointment at the… Read more »