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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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David Cameron says Israel's actions are disproportate
Cameron speaks out over Israel

David Cameron spoke out against Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon for the first time yesterday, saying they were “disproportionate” and the government should say as much. The Conservative leader welcomed Tony Blair’s efforts to secure a UN security council resolution on the conflict, but said he should have been clearer in his condemnation. However, two… Read more »

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Francis Maude admits Tories need time to find candidate for London mayor
Tories retreat over London mayor plans

The Conservatives have extended the deadline for applications to be the party’s candidate for London mayor in a tacit admission that the submissions so far are not good enough. Party chairman Francis Maude said the response to join an X-factor style contest to decide who represents the Tories in the 2008 mayoral elections had been… Read more »