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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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Paymaster General: ‘The prime minister enhances the role of his office’

The opposition day debate topic on Tuesday was on the proposed changes to the ministerial code by the prime minister. Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner shared her concerns for the UK democracy, telling the House of Commons that the proposal was “cherry picked” from the recommendations that “suited him”. Paymaster general defended Boris Johnson, explaining… Read more »

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Rayner questions Paymaster General on Downing Street parties

Labour’s Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner, described the Met Police’s investigation into alleged Downing Street parties as “a truly damning reflection on this nation’s highest office”. Rayner told Michale Ellis, the paymaster general, that “the country have made up their minds”, and asked him “when will his party catch up?” Ellis responded by saying the details… Read more »