Corporate information: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra
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Author Archives: HM Government
Secretary of State for International Trade announces Australasia HM Trade Commissioner
One of the greatest achievements in the three years since the Department for International Trade was established has been the creation of Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioners, as we committed to in our manifesto. There are now nine in place, supporting U… read more
Press release: Three new general licences announced
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June. read more
Consultation outcome: Use of general licences for the management of certain wild birds: a call for evidence
Seeking views about the recent withdrawal of the three general licences (GL04, GL05 and GL06) for the management of wild birds. read more
UN Human Rights Council 41: explaination of vote on the right to peace
Thank you, Mr President, We remain firmly of the view that “the right to peace” does not exist under international law, whether as a collective or individual human right, or otherwise. There is no support in international law for the existence of such… read more