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...
Investigation in to suspected unlawful release of gamebirds in the buffer zone of a Special Protection Area
This summer we have been investigating what we suspect to be the unlawful release of gamebirds in the buffer zone of a Special Protection Area (SPA) in England. As you may recall, ...
Please respond to this consultation on rodenticides
The Health and Safety Executive has announced a consultation on Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). Although this is meant to be a ‘public’ consultation, there ap...
Judge rules planning permission for outdoor adventure centre in Pembrokeshire is unlawful because of environmental concerns
Judge rules planning permission for outdoor adventure centre in Pembrokeshire is unlawful because of environmental concerns In a victory for local residents, the High Court has tod...