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BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations

Following the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper, Glynn Evans, head of game and gundogs at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), said: “BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in pet theft through the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper. While incidents of dog theft… Read more »

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Senedd committee urged to review shooting’s important contribution

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has responded to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee consultation, asking for an enquiry to be undertaken into the contribution shooting makes to the Welsh economy.   BASC has asked that the enquiry also considers the Welsh Government’s policy towards shooting, following recent correspondence from… Read more »

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Archbishop of York condemns plans for 90-day detention
Archbishop warns of ‘police state’ detention

The archbishop of York has warned that extending the time terror suspects can be held without charge to 90 days is getting close to creating a “police state”. John Sentamu, the second most senior cleric in the Church of England, warned the proposal being considered by the government was dangerously similar to what happened under… Read more »

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Iranian president rejects claims he wants to build nuclear weapons
Blair warned over Iran military threat

The UK must use its position as broker between America and Europe to stop any military action against Iran, a new report by academics, charities and unions has warned. It calls on Tony Blair to use his influence to prevent the US using force to stop Iran’s nuclear enrichment process, saying such action could have… Read more »