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Time for change to hunting laws

Born Free joins calls for PM to make good on promised Hunting Act reforms.
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Does the end of culling licences mark a permanent reprieve for England’s badgers?

UK government commits to issuing no more intensive or supplementary licences, but doubts remain over a total end to the cull.
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Government must act now or fail nature and the nation

New report shows that this Government risks becoming the first to break the law by missing legally binding targets to restore nature.
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Good news for foxes and hares, but does the Government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy for England stand up to scrutiny?

Born Free responds to new proposals billed as ‘the most ambitious animal welfare strategy in a generation’
Born Free Junior Ambassador Leo receiving his award on stage

Congratulations Leo!

Born Free’s Junior Ambassador Leo has been recognised for outstanding environmental work in his local community at the London Eco Champion Awards.
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Why I’m mad about protecting hares

Born Free’s Youth Ambassador, Thea, tells us why she’s been using her voice to campaign for a close season for hares in England and Wales.
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Helping hedgehogs this winter

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is helping critically ill hoglets get back to health – and you can do your bit to help hedgehogs too.
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Badger culling continues despite Bern Convention findings

Thousands more badgers face being shot in England this autumn despite a finding that the culls contravene an internationally binding legal agreement.
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Close season for hares: Your questions answered

Our Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones tackles the most frequently asked questions we’ve received via social media about hares, hunting and the urgent need to take action to protect them.
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Clamping down on wildlife crime

From badger baiting, to persecuting birds of prey, the UK needs to do more tackle wildlife crime, so we co-hosted a vital event at the Labour Party conference to highlight the issues.