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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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If international summits are to be more than just heated debates, developed countries such as the UK must step forward to turn the fine words into concrete action.


MPs have poured scorn on the government’s “clumsy” handling of their incentives for solar energy installations, one day after the high court ruled ministers’ approach unlawful.























