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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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There was “no conspiracy or cover up” in the car accident that killed Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed nine years ago, the official report has concluded. Former Metropolitan police commissioner Lord Stevens said that after a three-year, £3.6 million probe, he believed the Paris crash was simply a “tragic accident”. However, Mohammed Al-Fayed rejected the… Read more »
Britain’s top lawyer has said the government should “seriously consider” introducing a written constitution. Attorney general Lord Goldsmith said there were “strong reasons in principle” why such a document, which would lay out all Britain’s laws and conventions in one place, should be drawn up. His comments will be welcomed by Gordon Brown, who is… Read more »
