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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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Malcolm Rifkind says Tories should admit Iraq was a mistake
Tories ‘must admit Iraq was wrong’

The Conservatives must admit that the war in Iraq was a “serious mistake”, Malcolm Rifkind has argued. The former foreign secretary said British troops should stay in the country to help restore order, but warned his party must not be “in denial” about the fact that taking military action against Saddam Hussein had helped terrorists… 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 »