Civil Liberties
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 »
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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The resignation of Jo Shaw and Dinah Rose over secret courts at the Liberal Democrat spring conference suggests we’re not a party committed to civil liberties anymore.
The Liberal Democrat spring conference was the scene of a dramatic resignation today, when Jo Shaw told delegates she would quit the party from the podium.