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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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Celebrities including comedian Stephen Fry have signed a letter objecting to the Pope's visit
Celebrities join chorus against Pope visit

by Peter Wozniak The chorus of opposition surrounding the Pope’s upcoming state visit to the UK increased on Wednesday as 56 public figures co-signed a letter condemning the trip. The letter, whilst recognising the Pope’s right to tour the UK in his capacity as a religious leader, rejected the Papal mantle of head of state… Read more »

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Tony Hayward: I understand American anger

By Peter Wozniak and Ian Dunt The anger directed at Tony Hayward following the Gulf oil spill was “entirely understandable”, he has said. Asked if he recognised any communications failings in the wake of the spill by the Commons energy committee, Mr Haward replied: “Given the scale of this tragedy the emotion and anger in… Read more »