A judge ordered the government to suspend bombings if the presence of minors is verified. ^[1] The UK Government launched a call for evidence on September 4, 2026, to better understand the impacts of rearing, releasing, and shooting gamebirds on wildlife, the environment, and animal welfare. ^[2] The judicial decision conditions the government's security policy. ^[3] The judicial decision requires the government to evaluate less harmful alternatives before authorizing offensive interventions on military targets. ^[4] Gamebirds reared for shooting are not covered by the same animal welfare rules as poultry farmed for food. ^[5] The review seeks to gather evidence covering the effect on wildlife and protected habitats, the spread of disease, animal welfare, wildlife crime, and the use of natural resources. ^[6] The review will also gather evidence on how gamebirds are bred and kept before they are released. ^[7]