The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the decision by the Court of Appeal to dismiss legal challenges by the RSPB and Mark Avery into Natural England’s research into hen harrier brood management. In confirming the trial brood management scheme is legal, the courts have for a second time dismissed the RSPB… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling on the government to take concerted action to prevent and reduce violence against healthcare staff. In an article published in the MDU journal, which examines cases reported by members, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation found that only a handful of doctors and other healthcare professionals seek advice each… Read more »
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MPs have attacked the “secretive and bizarre” process used to prepare and approve decisions made by European leaders. The Commons’ European scrutiny committee is critical of the European council of ministers, which serves as the EU’s decision-making body. Although its choices are not binding they are seen as representing political commitments and are an important… Read more »
Two men from Oldham have been charged under the Terrorism Act after being accused of distributing a terrorist publication. Amjad Mahmood, 29, and Shella Roma, 27, both of Chester Road, Werneth, Oldham, were arrested by Greater Manchester police’s counter terrorism unit on January 31st. They have been charged under Section Two of the Terrorism Act… Read more »
