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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has been granted permission by the High Court to bring a judicial review of Defra’s decision to withdraw the general licence (GL43) that allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England. BASC’s ‘Fighting Fund’ is being used to support the High Court challenge. BASC chief executive Ian… Read more »
Long overdue legislation setting out the regulatory framework for physician assistants (PAs) and anaesthesia assistants (AAs) has been published today. Commenting on the legislation, Dr Michael Devlin, head of professional standards and liaison at the MDU said: “This important piece of legislation not only introduces much needed regulation for PAs and AAs, it will also be… Read more »
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King Charles III today outlined the 21 pieces of legislation that prime minister Rishi Sunak will focus on before the next UK general election. Among the new announcements were legislation to encourage North Sea oil drilling, tougher sentencing for serious criminals and bills designed to show support for Israel. A day of pomp and ceremony… Read more »
Rishi Sunak faces the prospect of another by-election after MPs approved a six week suspension for Peter Bone, who is accused of bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member. The House of Commons approved the sanction against the MP for Wellingborough, who is sitting as an independent after losing the Conservative whip over the… Read more »
