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BASC is advising members that the European Commission (EC) is considering changes to the EU rules that impact the trade of poultry eggs and birds from areas hit by Avian Influenza (AI). The EU may amend rules on surveillance requirements for imported poultry eggs and birds from Disease Control Zones, from a minimum of 90… Read more »
Proposed plans for firearms licensing officers to be annually accredited and assessed in England and Wales will enhance consistency across the licensing system, according to BASC. The proposal was publicly made by Andy Marsh, chief executive at the College of Policing, during a Home Affairs Committee policing priorities inquiry session earlier this month. In giving evidence… Read more »
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Chancellor Gordon Brown began his campaign for leadership unofficially yesterday by releasing figures showing mass support for his bid from MPs, the Guardian reports. According to the release, conducted by the canvassing team of Mr Brown, 217 MPs have pledged their support to his campaign while only 35 in the Commons will refuse to vote… Read more »
The Metropolitan police have handed a file on the year-long cash-for-honours investigation to prosecutors. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will now review the 216 page report and decide what, if any, charges are to be brought. Met officers interviewed 136 people as witnesses or suspects during the course of the investigation. One was the prime… Read more »
