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BASC continues to support Police Scotland through training

BASC hosted twenty members of Police Scotland’s Firearms Licensing Team last week as part of an ongoing commitment to provide training support for the force. The two-day program provided participants with an in-depth understanding of key topics related to firearms and shooting, reinforcing the strong working relationship between BASC and Police Scotland. The Continuous Professional… Read more »

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DDU disappointed GDC has decided not to retain in person hearings

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »

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There was a big rise in the number of anti-semitic incidents reported in the UK in the first six months of the year.
Sharp rise in UK anti-Semitic incidents

By Liz Stephens Anti-Semitic incidents reported in the UK more than doubled in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2008, according to a new report out today. The report by the Community Security Trust (CST), which monitors anti-Semitism, details a rise in anti-semitism countrywide. Most incidents involved verbal… Read more »

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Johnson admits ‘coasting’ on anti-social behaviour

By Alex Stevenson and Ian Dunt The government has been “coasting” on anti-social behaviour orders, the home secretary has admitted to politics.co.uk. Anti-social behaviour took centre stage during most of Tony Blair’s criminal justice initiatives, after the former prime minister decided the unruly nature of many of Britain’s town centres on Friday and Saturday nights… Read more »