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BASC responds to publication of new General Licences for England

Post published:9th November 2020

Defra has today announced details of new licences.

High Court allows BASC to join General Licence review

Post published:29th September 2020

Earlier decision to block association is overturned following legal challenge.

General licences England update

Post published:15th September 2020

BASC will be working hard to ensure the licences are "fit for purpose and future-proof".

Court urged to reconsider BASC application in Welsh general licence judicial review

Post published:18th August 2020

The users of the Welsh general licences should be represented by their organisation within the proceedings.

High Court decision ‘doesn’t change anything’, says BASC

Post published:4th August 2020

The decision to refuse our application as an interested party will not stop our work and actions to ensure a future proof and workable set of licences.

General licence extension announced for England

Post published:18th June 2020

Decision sensible and workable, says BASC.

BASC takes action to intervene in Welsh pest control challenge

Post published:22nd April 2020

BASC has been given no choice but to seek to involve itself in court proceedings.

Important changes to stoat trapping

Post published:1st April 2020

BASC appreciates the positive engagement of Defra and Natural England to help deliver a workable licence.

BASC urges Wild Justice to step back from ‘disgraceful’ legal challenge

Post published:19th March 2020

"Wholly inappropriate" of Wild Justice when the people of Wales are "panicking about their lives and livelihoods".