Fighting for the future
What is BASC doing about gamebird release restrictions, introduced due to avian influenza concerns? Gareth Dockerty explains….
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Gamebird release
BASC urges rethink on bird flu measures for the sake of the countryside
BASC has warned that the government’s latest measures to control avian influenza could shut down significant parts of the English countryside.
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Gamebird release on protected sites in England: where are we now?
Glynn Evans brings us up to date on the general licences which permit the releasing of gamebirds on European protected sites in England, and discusses what comes next.
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BASC settles GL43 legal challenge with government
BASC has settled a claim for a judicial review over Defra’s decision to alter GL43, which allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England.
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Defra reviewing GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk
Defra has announced that GL45, which governs the release of gamebirds on or around certain Special Protection Areas in England, is currently being reviewed.
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BASC welcomes significant improvements to GL43
BASC has welcomed the announcement by Defra of a new general licence (GL45) for the release of gamebirds on or near certain Special Protection Areas in England.
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BASC secures concession on gamebird release reporting
Following intervention from BASC, a reporting process for shoots releasing gamebirds on or near a Special Protection Area has been streamlined.
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BASC given permission to bring judicial review of Defra decision
BASC has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw GL43, the general licence that allowed gamebird release in certain areas of England.
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BASC highlights consultation concerns to Welsh Minister
BASC’s legal team has written to Minister Julie James MS to seek clarification on issues related to the NRW gamebird releasing consultation.
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NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
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