I heard a worrying article on 5 live, that Trading Standards are in bed with many companies they regulate, by having 'partnership agreements' where the company pays TS for 'consultations and advise' as an alternative method of funding.
Such arrangements are surly a conflict of interest as TS may become (or already be) so dependant on the money they would not prosecute a company for fear of losing their income.
The program can be listened to here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tl99q
Such arrangements are surly a conflict of interest as TS may become (or already be) so dependant on the money they would not prosecute a company for fear of losing their income.
The program can be listened to here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tl99q
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