BASC responds to general election announcement
Read BASC’s statement in response to the announcement by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that a general election will be held on 4 July 2024.
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Policy
Royal Mail and Parcelforce knife policy update
From 7 May, Royal Mail and Parcelforce will prohibit the carriage of some types of knives, but exclusions apply for hobbies and trades, says Conor O’Gorman.
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Government support for sustainable shooting reaffirmed at BASC meeting
BASC chief executive Ian Bell met with Environment Secretary Steve Barclay MP recently to discuss the issues facing shooting.
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The big issues ahead
Conor O’Gorman looks at some of the battles ahead for BASC and how we can all get more involved in the fight to protect and promote shooting.
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National Trust elections and AGM motions
The National Trust is an important stakeholder in rural England and Wales. If you’re a member, ensure you have your say in the upcoming Council elections and AGM.
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All hedgerows great and small
The government is encouraging the creation of more hedgerows – and that will be a win for shooting and conservation.
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Last chance to respond to Scottish snares consultation
The Scottish government consultation which proposes a ban on the use of snares in Scotland closes on 3 October.
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“It’s always off the record” – BASC continues fight on de-banking of shooting businesses
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman this morning featured on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme to discuss the issue of de-banking of people and businesses associated with shooting.
