FAST hits out at Trading Standards process overhaul

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Body claims proposed inspection notice period of two days could give software thieves time to destroy evidence

The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has spoken out against proposals which would require Trading Standards to give businesses two days' notice before they inspect a premises, claiming that...

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