NatureScot 2026 General Licence consultation 26th August 2026 NatureScot 2026 General Licence consultation: NatureScot is reviewing the General Licences (GL) it uses to allow people to kill or… Read more >
One Bay, One Community: A Year of Change at Ceibwr Bay Since the Wild Justice Judicial Review – and its Wider Implications. 24th August 2026 Steve Halton Read more >
Natural England concedes that appeasing farmers should generally not be a factor in Badger cull decisions following our legal challenge. 5th August 2026 Wild Justice and Badger Trust secure acknowledgment from Natural England that appeasing farmers and budget pressures should not have influenced… Read more >
The Dartmoor Judgment: Accountability, Evidence and Nature 27th July 2026 by Tony Whitehead, Dartmoor Environmental Campaigner “In summary, the Court has found that the Council has failed to carry out… Read more >
Unprotected Nature: Natural England failing to designate most important sites for nature. 21st April 2026 Unprotected Nature: Natural England failing to designate most important sites for nature. Natural England is failing in its duty to… Read more >
Respond to Defra’s consultation on shooting seasons, including for Woodcock 5th April 2026 We provide some guidance on responding to Defra's recently announced consultation on shooting seasons of several bird species, including Woodcock. Read more >
Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species 24th March 2026 Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be… Read more >
Unlawful release of gamebirds & Avian Influenza biosecurity breaches next to the Deben Estuary Special Protection Area, Suffolk 13th January 2026 Some scene-setting background: In 2020, Wild Justice won a significant legal challenge against Defra, forcing it to introduce a licensing… Read more >