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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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More Tomlinson footage despite IPCC protests

By politics.co.uk staff A new video of Ian Tomlinson hitting the pavement has been released, showing the moment his head hit the pavement. It has been passed from the Guardian, which received it from a member of the public, to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), and appears to verify that he offered no resistance… Read more »

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Demonstrators plan G20 policing protest

By politics.co.uk staff Activists intend to demonstrate around the Bank of England next week in a protest against G20 policing. A group called Space Hijackers are using the event – timed to coincide with May Day – to harness public anger around the issue. Protestors are being urged to wear striped prison clothing while other… Read more »