BASC responds to delay over Defra’s general licence announcement
24th May 2019
“A workable solution is needed in days not weeks,” says BASC.
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General licence chaos cost BASC respondents £29 million, new infographic reveals
24th May 2019
Ninety-nine per cent of respondents reported damage, loss or risk.
BASC at the Highclere Country Show
22nd May 2019
Show will be held on 26th and 27th May.
General Licence consultation is not a sign of Scottish Natural Heritage buckling under pressure
22nd May 2019
SNH has now stated they will be reviewing their own general licences and that there will be a 12-week consultation later this summer. So is this is SNH buckling under? I don’t think so.
BASC will ensure views on general licences in Scotland are expressed “loud and clear”
21st May 2019
Twelve week online consultation will launch in the summer.
BASC highlights role shooters play in tackling invasive species to MPs
21st May 2019
Work carried out to protect vulnerable species like red squirrels and water voles is a “team effort”.
Organisations call on Michael Gove to make key changes to general licence system
15th May 2019
Letter asks environment secretary to consider a number of recommendations for resolving the current general licence “chaos”.
BASC welcomes firearms fees freeze
14th May 2019
Home Office says annual review will not take place because of delays in implementing intended online licensing system and the need to review arrangements for police medical checks with applicants’ GPs
Reinstate general licences as a matter of urgency, BASC tells Defra
13th May 2019
BASC is calling on Defra to reinstate the general licences that were withdrawn by Natural England last month as a matter of “absolute urgency”.
