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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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Under threat: Scotland may suffer heavily from proposed defence cuts
Fox to meet anxious Scots leaders over defence cuts

By Peter Wozniak The leaders of Scotland’s main political parties are set for anxious talks with Liam Fox to raise concerns over the impact of defence cuts. Led by Alex Salmond, the Scottish first minister, the leaders will argue against cuts that could see the cancellation of two aircraft carriers and other key defence projects… Read more »

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Brand and Ross apologise to Sachs – again

By politics.co.uk staff Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross have apologised for the Andrew Sachs affair again as the pair reunited on stage to promote the comedian’s new book. The two men prompted one of the worst rows in the BBC’s history when a live radio performance saw them sing about his granddaughter on his answer… Read more »