Legislation on zombie-style knives and machetes
From 24 September 2024, zombie-style knives and machetes will be added to the list of prohibited weapons under The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order.
The use of a dog below ground in England and Wales
In addition to the code of practice, this document contains three annexes:
- a good practice guide, also produced by BASC
- a summary of the terms and conditions of paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Hunting Act 2004 (which is widely known as ‘the gamekeepers’ exemption’)
- an example of the type of permission which anyone intending to rely on this exemption should carry with them when undertaking terrier work.
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Coaching lines
BASC Coaching Lines are a regular and extremely popular feature at game fairs and county shows around the country.
Dog theft and lost dogs 
UK dog theft has been on the rise for several years and was particularly prevalent during the Covid-19 lockdowns.