Respond to Defra’s consultation on shooting seasons, including for Woodcock
We provide some guidance on responding to Defra’s recently announced consultation on shooting seasons of several bird species, including Woodcock.
Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species
Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be conducting a consultation on the protection of...
Wild Justice wins High Court ruling that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged
Wild Justice wins High Court ruling that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged The High Court has ruled that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged by Dartmoor Commoners’ Council (D...
Unlawful release of gamebirds & Avian Influenza biosecurity breaches next to the Deben Estuary Special Protection Area, Suffolk
Some scene-setting background: In 2020, Wild Justice won a significant legal challenge against Defra, forcing it to introduce a licensing scheme for the release of gamebirds (Pheas...
Our 2025
Phew! 2025 has been another big year for Wild Justice, and none of what you’re about to read would have been possible without your support. Our small but hard-working team has been...
Environment campaigners call for scrutiny of Planning and Infrastructure Bill by MPs
Environment campaigners have called on MPs to scrutinise the proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill for any reduction of environmental protections. Campaign group Wild Justice h...
High Court judgment reaffirms costs cap protection for environmental claims
The High Court has reaffirmed costs cap protections for NGOs after blocking an attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ legal costs in a challenge against badger culling lic...
High Court rejects Natural England bid to hike legal costs for campaigners challenging badger culling
An attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ legal costs to challenge badger culling licences has been blocked by the High Court. The legal challenge, brought by wildlife gro...
