Mountain hare open season set to go ahead, says BASC
The delay in protecting the mountain hare is a direct consequence of the Green Party’s actions within the chamber.
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Mountain hare open season set to go ahead, says BASC
How not to make law – insights from the Scottish Green Party
In this blog BASC’s Political and Press Officer in Scotland, Ross Ewing, reflects on the Scottish Green Party’s performance over the last few months, in which they have actively ducked scrutiny to satisfy their divisive agenda.
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How not to make law – insights from the Scottish Green Party
BASC respond to Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare vote
The Scottish Parliament have voted to give further protection to mountain hares in Scotland following the last-minute amendment proposed by Green Party MSP Alison Johnstone.
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BASC respond to Scottish Parliament’s mountain hare vote
Attempt to ban exemption on tail docking thrown out of Scottish Parliament
The last minute attempt by the Green Party to act specifically against gundog welfare was shocking.
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Attempt to ban exemption on tail docking thrown out of Scottish Parliament
Disruptive amendments added to final Scottish Bill debate
Last minute amendments put forward by the Green Party could have a serious impact on the shooting community.
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Disruptive amendments added to final Scottish Bill debate
BASC challenges Alison Johnstone MSP mountain hare amendment
Work is underway to brief MSPs on the available science prior to the amendment being heard.
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BASC challenges Alison Johnstone MSP mountain hare amendment
BASC calls on Scottish government to rectify the ‘lack of support’ for shooting businesses
BASC’s open letter urges the Scottish government to overturn their decision to exclude shooting businesses from the Covid-19 support grant.
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BASC calls on Scottish government to rectify the ‘lack of support’ for shooting businesses
Exclusion of shooting businesses from financial relief ‘wholly unacceptable’, says BASC
These businesses need support from the Scottish Government now more than ever.
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Exclusion of shooting businesses from financial relief ‘wholly unacceptable’, says BASC
New Scottish general licences provide both certainty and concern
New licences will come into force on 1 April 2020 and follow on from an SNH consultation and review.
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New Scottish general licences provide both certainty and concern