he new Animal Sentience Committee will now have to respect cultural traditions, religion, and heritage when scrutinising government policy following a successful amendment, which has been supported by BASC, to the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. A group of 31 MPs proposed an amendment accepted by the government at the report stage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience)… Read more »
Flat-coated retriever Ruger was crowned overall winner of the BASC Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2022. The Best in Show – Gamekeepers’ Ring winner Ruger – or Satinbaze Cracksman For Blacktoft to give him his full name, is owned by Helen Fox and was handled throughout the day and evening by her daughter, Megan. After a… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Lobby firms should be wary of hiring top figures within the Conservative party, a public affairs firm has warned. Fiona Mason, managing director of Mandate Communications’ political team, issued a warning shot against those keen to recruit top Tory figures after reports that PR companies are rushing to hire senior Conservatives in… Read more »
By Ian Dunt New evidence has been published which fundamentally undermines the government’s arguments in favour of criminalising those who pay for sex. The research comes from Vancouver and was conducted by the University of British Colombia. It found a direct correlation between criminalisation and increased violence against sex workers. The research is highly problematic… Read more »
