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Scotland snaring ban would be a “catastrophic blow” to threatened bird species A decision by the Scottish government to ban the use of snares would prove to be catastrophic to threatened bird species in the country including the iconic capercaillie. BASC Scotland put forward proposals for the retention of modern snares as part of the… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has met key members of North Wales Police Crime Commission and the firearms licensing department to address concerns following a recent meeting of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel. During the meeting, in September, it was suggested that people should have a firearms licence for each gun they… Read more »
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UK politicians have defended Gordon Brown’s decision to boycott this weekend’s EU-Africa summit in protest at Robert Mugabe’s attendance. The prime minister has said he will not sit down at a table with the Zimbabwean leader due to his human rights record, although the UK will still be represented at the summit. Mr Brown’s decision… Read more »
The British teacher jailed in Sudan for naming a teddy bear Muhammad is to be freed. Two Muslim peers have secured the release of Gillian Gibbons after meeting with Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and Lord Nazir Ahmed flew to the country at the weekend for a series of “difficult” negotiations with Sudanese… Read more »
