Published on: 22 December 2015
The UK has always enjoyed a respected track-record when it comes to consulting the public. Up until five years ago, the case for legislative proposals (and amendments) would be supported by statistical data, an informed narrative, or both. You may have noticed that consultation periods are now considerably shorter (and sometimes dispensed with altogether), but perhaps more worryingly, there appears to be an emerging trend for far-reaching and detrimental change to be advanced in the absence of seemingly any evidential basis.
Read More...Published on: 17 December 2015
Based in Scotland, the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) is a world leading police unit dedicated to supporting wildlife crime investigations, which has been absolutely critical in the fight against international wildlife trafficking and domestic wildlife crime. However, Government funding for the small but incredibly effective unit runs out in March 2016.
Read More...Published on: 7 December 2015
Created in response to members’ need for a new, more effective web site, and in line with Link’s ambitious new strategy, the new site provides a wide range of visitors with a clear understanding of Wildlife and Countryside Link’s work.
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