Constitutional Reform
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) will not accept “rewarding failure” in the upcoming review of firearms licensing fees in England, Scotland and Wales. The review has been launched by the Home Office. A Fees Working Group, which includes representatives from BASC and the British Shooting Sports Council, has been set up. Its… Read more »
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 »
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Alex Salmond is expected to make his first appearance in the House of Commons since being elected as first minister for Scotland. The MP for Banff and Buchan will take his Westminster seat after a 120-day absence, following the SNP’s success in the Scottish election. Mr Salmond hopes to speak on a debate on constitutional… Read more »
Gordon Brown has been challenged to “trust the people” and hold a referendum on the EU Treaty. The Conservatives have renewed calls for a countrywide vote, insisting the draft treaty published yesterday is a treaty in all but name. Speaking to the Policy Exchange, shadow foreign secretary William Hague said the decision whether to hold… Read more »
