Constitutional Reform
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been made aware that several firearms licensing departments that had previously stopped grant applications have revised their policy after criticism from BASC, press coverage and intervention by MPs. Licensing departments in North Yorkshire, Thames Valley, Kent and Northamptonshire had all previously announced that grant applications for… Read more »
Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, had the opportunity to see first-hand the conservation efforts of wildfowling clubs when he visited the Lytham & District Wildfowling Association (LDWA). Accompanied by staff from the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), Tony took part in a conservation walk around the club’s land at the mouth of… Read more »
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Opposition politicians have accused Gordon Brown of lacking in vision or long-term policy following today’s Queen’s Speech. The prime minister was under pressure to deliver a distinctive vision after his initial bounce was thoroughly flattened by a resurgent Conservative party. In a bid to show a new style of government, Mr Brown previewed the contents… Read more »
Gordon Brown has placed security for all at the heart of this year’s Queen’s Speech, paving the way for a parliamentary battle over counter-terrorism measures. The prime minister did little to dispel expectations he will push for an extension to the 28-day limit on detention without charge. Senior police officers have pushed for an extension… Read more »
