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BASC comment on Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Plan

Responding to the launch of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Plan, BASC Scotland director, Peter Clark said: “The Cairngorms stands as the final bastion for capercaillie in the UK and efforts must be made to protect this iconic species. “BASC has played its part in supporting this important conservation effort, including making a financial contribution of… Read more »

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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
BASC delivers more training for police firearms enquiry officers

BASC has helped deliver a pilot course for police firearms enquiry officers (FEOs) aimed at giving them hands-on experience of the types of guns and shooting activities they are likely to encounter in their work. The course was run earlier in September at Bisley Shooting Ground under the auspices of the British Shooting Sports Council,… Read more »

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Rishi Sunak and the long shadow of Conservative psychodrama

When Rishi Sunak was gushed into Downing Street in October 2022, surrounded by the rumble of Liz Truss’ collapsed premiership, he faced a profound dilemma. As he acknowledged on the steps of No 10, the terms of his accession meant he was forced to assume the role of “fix it” prime minister: he was tasked… Read more »