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The Scottish Government has published its Natural Environment Bill, introducing controversial measures that significantly impact deer managers across Scotland. While the Government claims the Bill will modernise deer management to tackle the climate and nature emergency, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has branded the proposals “draconian”. Key provisions in the Bill include… Read more »
BASC has criticised the government’s decision to grant police automatic powers of entry into the homes of firearms certificate holders as unnecessary and an erosion of civil liberties. The police already have powers of entry to prevent crime and if life is in danger. They can also get a warrant from a magistrate and they… Read more »
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Prime minister Gordon Brown has confirmed British troop levels in Iraq will decline but would not set a specific date for withdrawal. Mr Brown has arrived in Iraq for surprise talks with top Iraqi officials, a week ahead of a scheduled statement regarding the future involvement of British troops in the Middle Eastern country. And… Read more »
Tony Blair has been forced to cancel his trip to the Gaza Strip following “specific threats” against him, his spokesperson has confirmed. Mr Blair was set to visit the Strip for the first time since Hamas gained control of the territory last year, in what was being billed by the militant group as a sign… Read more »
