Public bodies are not above the law
17 July 2026
Why does the judgement handed down by the High Court matter so much to the countryside? BASC’s chief executive Ian Bell explains.
BASC wins High Court challenge against Natural England
BASC wins High Court challenge against Natural England
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BASC wins High Court challenge against Natural England
16 July 2026
BASC has won its High Court challenge against Natural England, with Mr Justice Ritchie ruling today that the regulator acted outside the law in its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases.
Five reasons to visit the all-new BASC Dome at The Game Fair
15 July 2026
Next week, The Game Fair returns to the grounds of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, and visitors will find a brand-new fixture on our stand: The BASC Dome.