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Dogs and their handlers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron have been preparing for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan where they will help ensure the safety of troops in 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Afghan National Army.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Hemingway on 26 January 2021
Plans which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison move a step closer.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mrs Justice Joanna Smith and Judge Ashley Greenbank on 29 March 2021
Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has made a special visit to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Trials for specially-trained ‘COVID dogs’ that may be able to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in humans, even before symptoms appear, are set to begin as part of new research.
A new engineering centre development has been unveiled in West Cumbria this week.
But, unlike troops, the military animals in Helmand province are blissfully unaware of what is being hunted or the daily risk they face. All…
Dog owners reminded to keep details up to date on the 1st anniversary of microchipping law.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The dogs have undertaken a rigorous new training programme set out by the UK government to prepare them for cargo screening.
The hidden £9.9m in cash, which was detected by dogs based at the UK's airports and ports, was seized by UK Border Agency officials in the last financial year.
Military working dogs provide valuable capability to British patrols on the front line. But procurement by DE&S begins many miles from Afghanistan.
Each year more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost at a cost of £57 million to the taxpayer and welfare charities.
Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.
From 6 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Law abiding home owners will not be penalised and burglars will not be protected.
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