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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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Germany’s new coalition represents better politics: Could the UK follow?

Germany has a new government. After sixteen years of Angela Merkel, Olaf Scholz has swept to power, forming a three-way partnership between his centre-left SPD, the Greens and the pro-business, socially liberal FDP. This traffic-light coalition, named after the colours of its three parties, is the first of its kind at the federal level. There… Read more »

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The progressive endgame

Labour’s fourth general election defeat at the hands of the Conservatives was their most damaging yet. Boris Johnson’s 2019 election victory saw Labour’s voter base in the North crumble, their pathway back into government appears more treacherous than ever. 124 seats will be needed at the 2024 general election to secure even a fragile majority… Read more »