BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls. Launched today, the Home Office consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968, removing the reference to sound moderators. Currently, sound moderators… Read more »
Humanists UK is proud to announce the launch of the only UK-based dedicated helpline for so-called ‘apostates’ – people who leave high-control religions or cults. Reflecting a growing need in the UK, the move marks a significant expansion of Humanists UK’s long-standing ‘Faith to Faithless’ support programme. Recognising the highly specific and often harrowing issues… Read more »
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Conservative leader Michael Howard today told ethnic minorities he would create a Britain in which success was not determined by skin colour or religion. In a speech to ethnic communities in Batley and Spen, Mr Howard said he would build a nation “where everyone, whatever the colour of their skin, whatever their religion, can make… Read more »
Most voters think the Government is infringing too much on their liberties, according to a new poll. Seven out of ten respondents – an even mix of men and women – in the ICM for think-tank Reform said the state was curtailing too many freedoms. Voters agreed “too many infringements on personal liberty are being… Read more »
