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Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape

BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »

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New firearms licensing database can “significantly improve the service”, says BASC

The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »

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Gary Glitter on the flight from Vietnam
New abuse rules follow Glitter release

New measures to prevent UK paedophiles travelling overseas have been announced to coincide with the day Gary Glitter was set to return to Britain. Former popstar Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, was due to arrive at Heathrow airport on Wednesday morning after serving almost three years for sexual molestation of underage girls in Vietnam. He… Read more »

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The UK does not do enough to punish sex offenders who live abroad claims ECPAT
Government failing to deal with sex tourists

A children’s rights body has said that the government is failing to deal with sex offenders who return to the UK after committing crimes abroad. The report comes as former pop star Gary Glitter is set to return to the UK this week after serving a prison sentence for molesting two Vietnamese girls in 2006…. Read more »