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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 politics.co.uk staff The chance of an inquiry into the death of David Kelly became markedly more likely today, after Michael Howard joined those calling for it to take place. The former home secretary and Tory party leader admitted that shortcomings in the official report into the weapon inspector’s death had been on his mind… Read more »
By Ian Dunt A law which allows human rights violators to be arrested in the UK despite having committed the alleged crime abroad is set to be watered down by the coalition government. Ken Clarke, justice secretary, is seeking to tighten up the rules around the law after the government was embarrassed by attempts to… Read more »
