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Shooting organisations submit evidence to defend High Court challenge
Leading from the front our scientific evidence fundamentally disputes Wild Justice’s legal challenge.
Leading from the front our scientific evidence fundamentally disputes Wild Justice’s legal challenge.
The importance of becoming an interested party cannot be overstated. However, the work has only just begun.
This case has direct consequences for thousands of our members and supporters who shoot.
Not satisfied with their attacks on general licences to control pest species, Wild Justice is now challenging the release of game birds on EU-designated land with a 5km buffer zone. BASC is active in ensuring that the government does not back down to legal threats and has worked with MPs Read more…
Actions are “a direct threat to farmers, conservationists and pest control businesses at a vital time of year”.
This is a short-sighted attack that risks causing long-term damage to environmental protections.
Assurances have been received from government that any challenge will be ‘robustly defended’.