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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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Analysis: Who is David Miliband?

When asked which politician they would rather go on a date with, more British gay men picked David Miliband than anyone else. David Cameron came second. It’s not the first time the two men have been compared with each other. Fresh faced and presentable, both have an innate grasp of how to handle the media… Read more »

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Lewis adds to Labour calls for change

Health minister Ivan Lewis has added his voice to criticisms of the prime minister, telling a newspaper Gordon Brown must return to the tactics of “bold Labour”. Mr Lewis, who has been a government minister since 2001, made clear his belief that Labour should be “loyal and disciplined” in the face of the current leadership… Read more »