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Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has declared a “critical incident” due to protracted backlogs of applications within its firearms licensing department. A critical incident is defined as “Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response is likely to have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim, their family or the community”. The… Read more »
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Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has warned the government against increasing anti-terrorism laws at the expense of civil liberties. Mr Hain’s comments come as the government considers plans to grant the police in Britain powers to stop and question people under new anti-terror legislation. The move would see stringent police powers in Northern Ireland extended… Read more »
Police in Britain could be granted new powers to stop and question people under new anti-terror legislation being weighed up by the government. The move would see stringent police powers in Northern Ireland extended across the country, allowing officers to quiz individuals on their identity and their movements, without suspecting that a crime has or… Read more »
