Legal profession
BASC has welcomed the announcement today from NatureScot regarding the launch of two pilot schemes in Scotland aimed at deer managers, but has urged the Scottish government to do more to incentivise the sector. In response to the announcement, BASC Scotland director Peter Clark said: “BASC welcomes this pilot scheme, which our organisation has been… Read more »
Top TV chef Tony Singh has marked the start of the grouse shooting season with a spin on a traditional dish. Working with the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), the proud Scot has unveiled his new recipe: Grouse Parmo. In a nod to the traditional ‘Parmo’, or ‘Teesside Parmesan’, Tony’s version combines the… Read more »
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The shift towards more summary justice is driven by financial concerns and will not improve public confidence in the criminal justice system, magistrates have warned. In a letter to the prime minister, the Magistrates Association says that although JPs want to dispense speedy justice, the extended use on-the-spot fines on the grounds of cost-effectiveness “cannot… Read more »
Submitting sex offenders to lie detector tests makes an “important contribution” to the way they are treated and managed on probation, a new report finds. The review of a two-year pilot scheme across ten areas in England finds that voluntary tests throw up helpful information about a sex offender’s continuing risk to the public. More… Read more »
