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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 politics.co.uk staff After a disastrous election the British National party (BNP) faces the threat of a new court action from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The case could see party assets seized or even leader Nick Griffin fined or jailed for contempt of court, the Guardian reports. Last year the party was… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff David Camerons’ attempt to diversify the Conservative party met with mixed results on Thursday, according to new research. Although the Tories now have their first two Muslim MPS, and have increased their representation of ethnic minorities by nine MPs, up from two, it still appears that the party is taking its members… Read more »
