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BASC delivering training for Police Scotland

As part of an ongoing commitment to support police forces across Scotland with training for Firearms Enquiry Officers (FEOs), BASC hosted ten members of Police Scotland’s FEO team. This was the third ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) training session BASC has held with Police Scotland and will be followed by a number of courses over the… Read more »

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Doctors get advice on new death certificates from MDU

Doctors are being reminded by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) about new rules governing death certification, which take effect from today in England and Wales. The changes mean a wider pool of doctors will be able to certify deaths, reducing delays in death certificates being issued. All deaths will now be subject to scrutiny either… Read more »

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A tougher approach is needed to combat Russian aggression
A tougher approach is needed to combat Russian aggression

After months of aggressive rhetoric, Russia has finally invaded Ukraine, leading to calls that the crisis may widen into a larger conflict that threatens not only the political integrity of Ukraine, but the whole of Europe. Russia’s brazen acts are serious and harmful to civilians, with lives already reportedly lost following to airstrikes on Ukrainian… Read more »

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PM: ‘Putin’s squalid venture should be seen to fail’

Boris Johnson says Russian president Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine must “be seen to fail” Updating the House of Commons on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the prime minister announced sanctions on “more than 100 new entities and individuals” and told MPs that “this includes all major manufacturers that support Putin’s war machine”. Johnson stressed… Read more »