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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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PM: This government ‘one of the most dynamic of modern time’

MPs are debating a motion of no confidence in the government. Prime minister Boris Johnson vented his frustration at the deabte but took the opportunity to label his government as “one of the most dynamic of modern times”. Labour leader Keir Starmer focused on the words of Conservative MPs who had resigned, including the MP… Read more »

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Rwanda scheme won’t fix Channel crossings, warn MPs
Rwanda scheme won’t fix Channel crossings, warn MPs

MPs have claimed that the government’s attempts “find a silver bullet solution” to end channel crossings will fail. In a report published today, the House of Commons’ home affairs committee finds that the asylum agreement with Rwanda so far shows no evidence of being a deterrent. It calls on the government to fix the asylum… Read more »