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Martin Hofschroer
A rogue trader has been prosecuted over this illegal use of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation (NICEIC) logo. Shaun McKever used the NICEIC logo on web listings and business cards in order to promote his electrical contractor business despite not being endorsed by the organisation. Mr McKever, who traded as S&M Electrical Contractors, was in breach of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and pleaded guilty to the charge by Milton Keynes Trading Standards at Huntingdon Crown Court. The judge ordered Mr McKever to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12 month Community Order. Emma McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer of the NICEIC Group, said that she has witnessed an increase in the number of rogue traders who are trying to profit from unlawful use of the organisation's logo. Ms McCarthy went on to say that the NICEIC will continue to protect their reputation by supporting the traders they endorse and by cooperating with law enforcement organisations to stop the exploitation of their logo. She said: "We will do all we can to prevent the illegal misuse of our logo. It is recognised by members of the public as a mark of excellence and used by contractors as a way to promote the quality of their work. "The sentence passed down by the in this case should serve as a warning and deterrent to others who misrepresent themselves in this way." The NICEIC is the UK electrical contracting industry's independent voluntary body and offers leading certification services, building regulations schemes and support to electrical contractors and other trades within the construction industry. Over 25,000 contractors are registered by NICEIC and the organisation's aim is to protect everyone who uses electricity from unsafe electrical installations in their homes, places of work and elsewhere. The NICEIC has been assessing the technical competence of electricians for over 50 years and maintains a register of qualified, competent electricians. People aiming to become a qualified electrician should seek training from an NICEIC accredited centre which offers electrical courses, Part P courses and 17th edition courses. Last year DIY celebrity Linda Barker and NICEIC engineer Tony Cable joined forces to launch the 'Don't Take the P out of Your Home' campaign. The scheme highlighted the benefits of using a registered electrician, who has taken Part P courses, to ensure any electrical work meets the requirements of Part P of the Building Regulations.
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