

BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
Drug law reformers have never had it so good, with Caroline Lucas’ petition and Nick Clegg’s Lib Dem drug review offering a glimmer of hope to those who want a more liberal and progressive system
Nick Clegg goes further than ever before in calling for a liberalisation of Britain’s drug laws, saying that “if you are anti-drugs you should be pro-reform”