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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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A High Court judge has ruled against the government and in favour of environmental group Greenpeace in a row over new nuclear power stations. High Court judge Jeremy Sullivan ruled that the government’s consultation process ahead of making a decision on new nuclear plants last year was “seriously flawed” and “procedurally unfair”. Greenpeace argued ministers… Read more »
Tony Blair has praised Britain’s role as a global leader on climate change, but insisted he would not penalise people driving cars or taking cheap flights in a bid to save the planet. The prime minister said the UK had “done better than most countries” in cutting carbon emissions, noting that it was on course… Read more »
