Human Rights
The first BASC Wildlife Fund political reception was held in the Senedd this week, highlighting to cross-party MSs the positive impact sustainable shooting has on conservation efforts and connecting people with their environment. The reception aimed to introduce the BASC Wildlife Fund (BWF) to Members of the Senedd (MSs), showcasing the work of shoots, clubs… Read more »
BASC amendments place the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill on a more ‘workable’ footing. BASC has claimed a significant victory in a crucial vote on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which will ensure that grouse shooting continues unhampered. MSPs in the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee today, 7 February, entered day one of… Read more »
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Sir Bob Geldof is backing David Davis’ campaign in Haltemprice and Howden. The former rock star and anti-poverty campaigner, who works closely with Gordon Brown on African development issues, said Mr Davis was right to take a stand on British civil liberties. “What is the point of Britain without its freedoms?” he asked. “What terrorises… Read more »
Keith Vaz has denied benefiting from his support for 42-day detention, just over an hour after David Cameron brought up the subject in prime minister’s questions. The chair of the home affairs committee is said to have received a handwritten note from chief whip Geoff Hoon the day after the vote reading: “Dear Keith.Just a… Read more »
