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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) will once more stand up for lawful pest control activities as anti-shooting group, Wild Justice, launch new legal attack. According to Wild Justice they are seeking legal action against the general licence to prevent serious damage to livestock, foodstuffs for livestock, crops, vegetables, fruit, fisheries or inland… Read more »
The announcement that the new T Level responsible for educating future gamekeepers and land managers has been paused to reassess its specialist course structure has been warmly welcomed by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). The new course, Habitat management (land and water), has been earmarked to replace the current land & wildlife… Read more »
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This is how it happened, minute-by-minute, from politics.co.uk‘s live updates. Home secretary Jacqui Smith began outlining the government’s plans after a stormy prime minister’s questions, in which Gordon Brown faced attack from all sides of the House over the 42-day issue. “The government believes that such a reserve power should be available for us if… Read more »
Human rights groups are launching a final attempt to stop the expansion of pre-trial detention to 42 days. The plans go to a Commons vote tomorrow after weeks of behind-the-scenes arm twisting and political bribes by Labour whips. Debate began today with the more minor aspects of the bill. Downing Street still appears nervous about… Read more »