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A new training programme for Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs) which BASC helped to develop was launched at a meeting of the College of Policing this week. As a key stakeholder, BASC was invited to attend the launch alongside representatives from 41 of the UK’s police forces’ firearms licensing departments and other shooting organisations. BASC played… Read more »
Two Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in the north of England have committed to working with BASC to improve firearms licensing in their areas. Martin Parker, BASC’s head of firearms, travelled to meet Jonathan Evison, the re-elected PCC for Humberside, and Dan Price, the new PCC for Cheshire. At both meetings, firearms licensing was discussed… Read more »
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Here is a rundown of the full list of bills from the King’s Speech 2023: GROWING THE ECONOMY Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill “Legislation will be introduced to strengthen the United Kingdom’s energy security and reduce reliance on volatile international energy markets and hostile foreign regimes. This Bill will support the future licensing of new oil… Read more »
Parliament today heard the annual King’s Speech, as Rishi Sunak laid out his legislative plans for the year ahead. It was King Charles III’s first such speech as monarch, and the first of the prime minister’s tenure in No 10. It is also potentially the last before a general election, which must be held by January… Read more »
