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Firearms licensing inconsistencies “are symptomatic of wider police failures”

A major overhaul of the firearms licensing service has been called for following an investigation by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, the report found significant inconsistences in the service provided by the 42 separate firearms licensing departments in England and Wales. The figures show that… Read more »

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BASC respond to the England Deer Strategy

Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »

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MP who exposed the public to Covid must do community service

An MP who travelled by train despite knowing she had Covid has been ordered to carry out 270 hours of community service. She received the order in court earlier today after pleading guilty earlier this year to endangering the public. In September 2020, Margaret Ferrier took a test for the virus after experiencing symptoms such… Read more »

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“Parliament is the instrument of our democracy” says the King

King Charles III said Parliament was the “living and breathing instrument of our democracy” as he spoke in front of 900 MPs and peers. During the speech which took place at Westminster Hall, he said he would follow the late Queen’s “selfless duty” during his first address to both Houses as the King. The King’s… Read more »