- Latest news
Conditions to remain the same as GL43 is renewed
BASC is advising members that there are no substantial changes to the conditions of the new licence, although there is additional clarification around the consenting process.
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NRW commits to removing “discriminatory” general licences age restriction
The condition would impact young and future farmers, conservationists and pest controllers who require general licences in work and training.
General Licences
Natural England improves on gamebird licensing service
Natural England has confirmed its Gamebird Advice Service will open by the end of March and run through until late Autumn.
- Offbeat
Time to bring back the Pest Birds List?
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman shares his thoughts on going back-to-basics for the lawful control of pest birds.
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Northern Ireland to consult on general licences
DAERA is to revoke existing general licences in Northern Ireland, replacing with interim licences prior to launching a public consultation.
Game and Gamekeeping
General and individual licence update for England
BASC review changes to the licensing as NE launch pre-screening system in an attempt to improve the individual licence process
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BASC hails High Court decision as a victory for the countryside
Significant win in the courts as judge rejects Wild Justice’s claim on general licences.
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Scotland’s general licences ‘largely unchanged’ in 2021, says BASC
BASC has welcomed the publication of Scotland’s latest general licences, which will come into force on the 1st January 2021.
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Answer NRW’s call for evidence on wild bird licensing says BASC
BASC will be providing a wide range of information to this review on behalf of members but it is vital that anyone who is able to provide evidence of their own does so.
