Defra has announced that GL45, which governs the release of gamebirds on or around certain Special Protection Areas in England, is currently being reviewed.
Defra reviewing GL45 in light of reduction of AI risk Read more...
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.
BASC welcomes significant improvements to GL43 Read more...
Following intervention from BASC, a reporting process for shoots releasing gamebirds on or near a Special Protection Area has been streamlined.
BASC secures concession on gamebird release reporting Read more...
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.
BASC given permission to bring judicial review of Defra decision Read more...
BASC’s legal team has written to Minister Julie James MS to seek clarification on issues related to the NRW gamebird releasing consultation.
BASC highlights consultation concerns to Welsh Minister Read more...
NRW’s recommendation for gamebird release should be licensed from 2025 demonstrates a complete lack of fairness and transparency, says Conor O’Gorman.
NRW moves goalposts on gamebird releasing proposals Read more...
BASC has welcomed an announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that is has halted plans to licence the release of gamebirds next season.
Welsh gamebird release decision pushed back by NRWÂ Read more...
BASC quizzed Defra Minister Lord Benyon on his department’s changes to the law around releasing gamebirds, during a visit to the New Forest Show.
Defra minister quizzed on gamebird release legislation Read more...
Speaking at debate in the House of Commons, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has heavily criticised Defra over it’s handling of gamebird release licences in protected areas.
BASC vice-president stands up for gamebird release in Parliament Read more...
BASC chief executive Ian Bell has told the Daily Telegraph of the crisis unfolding across the English countryside.
Time running out for shoots following Defra decision, BASC warn Read more...
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