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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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By Ian Dunt The Conservatives have been asked to clarify if they intend to join forces with a Polish party in the European parliament known for its homophobic remarks. Liberal Democrat youth spokesperson Lynne Featherstone has written to shadow foreign secretary William Hague to clarify the matter. “By joining with these people the Tories would… Read more »
By Laura Miller Jacqui Smith will launch the largest ever cross-government public consultation on violence against women and girls today, in a move campaigners hope will end the “postcode lottery of support services”. The Together We Can End Violence against Women and Girls strategy will set out government action to stop violence against women and… Read more »
