BASC has published the results of its interactions with Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) following last week’s elections. In the run up to the poll, BASC wrote to each of the 40 candidates in England and Wales and set up a platform for members to contact their local candidates to find out where they stood… Read more »
The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
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Women are being put on the “mummy track”, preventing them from advancing to top jobs in public life, according to a report published today. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) report, Sex and Power: who runs Britain?, reveals that women are still under represented in high profile positions. And despite ongoing efforts, the representation of women… Read more »
Scotland’s First Minister Jack McConnell has claimed future generations will thank those supporting a public smoking ban. In his traditional New Year statement, Mr McConnell highlighted plans to introduce a ban next year. He accepted that such a ban would be difficult to establish, but promised that 2005 represents a big chance to improve Scotland’s… Read more »
