Policing
BASC has helped deliver a pilot course for police firearms enquiry officers (FEOs) aimed at giving them hands-on experience of the types of guns and shooting activities they are likely to encounter in their work. The course was run earlier in September at Bisley Shooting Ground under the auspices of the British Shooting Sports Council,… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomed news that the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland is to be increased, potentially saving millions of pounds in the costs of compensation payments. Following a review, the Government Actuary has determined that, with effect from today, the PIDR in Northern Ireland and Scotland should be increased to +0.5%… Read more »
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Home secretary Jacqui Smith has dropped plans for elected police chiefs, after fears of the politicisation of the police made them untenable. Speaking to the Guardian newspaper, Ms Smith said opposition to the plans by senior police officers had influenced her decision and blamed the Conservatives for fuelling the “politicisation” of policing in recent months…. Read more »
Jean Charles de Menezes’ mother, Maria Otone de Menezes “I would like to express my family’s gratitude to the jury and everybody who has supported us during these difficult times. “Since the moment that the coroner ruled out the option of unlawful killing verdict I was feeling very sad but today I feel as if… Read more »
