Avian influenza 90-day movement restriction to be cut by two-thirds
BASC has received ministerial confirmation that AI movement restrictions for importing gamebirds and other poultry to Great Britain will be cut from 90 days to 30 days.
High Court green lights BASC judicial review against NE
BASC has secured permission from the High Court to proceed on all grounds in its Judicial Review challenge against Natural England (NE).
The legal challenge relates to NE’s approach to licensing the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on or near Special Protection Areas in England. BASC initiated proceedings to seek clarity, fairness and a lawful framework for shoots and land managers affected by the current system.
BASC’s chief executive, Ian Bell, said: “This is excellent news for our members and for everyone involved in sustainable game management. Securing permission from the High Court on all grounds recognises the strength of our case and is a positive step towards achieving a fairer, clearer licensing system.
“It also demonstrates the value of BASC’s Fighting Fund, a unique resource that enables us to take decisive legal action to protect our members’ interests when it matters most.”
BASC will be providing further updates for members next week.
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BASC head of press relations Jack Knott talks good game handling. This article was first published in the latest issue of Shooting and Conservation magazine.
Defra restriction will cripple rural England, says BASC
Defra has critically underestimated the number of shoots which will be impacted by its decision to restrict gamebird release in areas of England.