Constitutional Reform
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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By Ian Dunt The government has triggered a bitter row in Westminster by trying to extend the current parliament into 2012. The government announced today it would schedule the next Queen’s Speech for 2012, because it intends to move the event to spring rather than autumn. The plan was announced by leader of the House… Read more »
The second half of the unusual pre-conference fortnight is seeing select committee chairs go to town. This week sees a plethora of witnesses appearing before the newly-formed committees, as elected chairs fresh from the summer break seek to make their mark early on. In addition to appearances by no less than four Cabinet ministers we… Read more »
