BASC welcomes Defra’s decision on set-aside

9 July 2009

Farmers now have the voluntary approach they wanted to replacing the environmental benefits of set-aside. It is now up to farmers to demonstrate that this will provide the necessary benefits for quarry species and wildlife.

BASC calls for a TV and radio ban on the advertising of guns and shoot days to be lifted

19 June 2009

According to a Broadcast Advertising Standards Code currently being reviewed a charity clay shoot would not be able to advertise on local radio and a gun shop would not be able to advertise on TV. This is an infringement of civil liberties because it treats shooting as an illegal activity and BASC is calling for this draconian restriction to be scrapped.

BASC wants Natural England to make funds available to support the work carried out by shooters

4 June 2009

In a consultation response BASC has demonstrated the significant contribution of shooting to the countryside and its ecosystem services. BASC wants this contribution recognised in ecosystem related government policies and funding to support the work carried out by shooters.

BASC advises Food Standards Agency on its strategy for 2010-2015

4 June 2009

BASC has been promoting game as a healthy, sustainable and highly nutritious food source since the mid 1960’s and through its Game’s On campaign which was launched in 2005. BASC urges the FSA to ensure that all food retailers understand the many health benefits associated with game meat amongst other key recommendations.

BASC says deactivated firearms proposal needs to be deferred pending more evidence

22 May 2009

In its response to the Home Office consultation ‘Controls on Deactivated Firearms’, BASC recommends that any decision which affects the ownership of deactivated firearms should be deferred until a report has been received from the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS). That NaBIS report should be based on at least 2 years evidence and should give a proper assessment of the criminal use of deactivated firearms.

BASC seeks clarity on Natural England’s draft policy for invasive non-native species

29 April 2009

BASC seeks assurance that Natural England’s policy will be led by the Invasive Non-native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain. This will ensure a co-ordinated approach and consistency in decision making.

BASC gives advice to DARD NI on Animal By Product Regulations

8 April 2009

BASC is content with most of the suggested changes to the Animal By-Products Regulation. In its response BASC has made recommendations to DARD NI on several points in relation deer stalking, pest control and game meat processing from a Northern Ireland perspective.