Never let it be said that what I tend to read is frivolous in nature.
Well that’s what happens when one engages in serious campaigning work.
Yet needs must, as it is alleged they say.
So here are a couple of reports which I’ve been reading of late.
Civil Nuclear Police Authority Annual Report & Accounts 2016/17
That’s the body which runs the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, which describes itself as an Armed Force.
The report was published on July 19th, and makes for some fascinating reading.
Aside from a lot of statistical, financial, and pension payments data –
It lists the following Key Facts :-
– The CNC has over 1080 Authorised Firearms Officers.
– It operates in 10 nukiller sites within the UK, but not Capenhurst, Chapelcross, Springfields, or Wylfa.
&
– It has a budget which is over £100 Million.
Here is the line in the report which I like the best: –
‘We are capable of carrying out our duties in a flexible and dynamic way, instilling in ourselves a clear sense of purpose.
If we use force we do so in a manner proportionate to the threat, recognising and upholding the principles enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights.’
Thus the next time you are confronted by any armed member of the CNC – you can be assured that they will of read the convention, and will act with all of its provisions in mind – – – or so it is alleged to be that way.
So now you know.
Nukiller particles
This is the other really interesting report which every anti-nukiller -power activist should download and read.
Particles in the Environment Annual Report for 2015/16 and Forward Programme
This is a report which has been published by sellafield Ltd.
It is the one in which they show the amount of radioactive particles which they have detected along the coast of Cumbria.
Though those are just what they have managed to find in their sampling.