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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Since a list of BNP member’s names hit the web on Sunday, thousands of people have been cited as right-wing extremists. From the far north to the furthest south, from political parties to schoolrooms, the after-effects of the list are still being felt. Among the names on the list are several clergymen, an actor, two… Read more »
Up to 11,000 deaths from cancer would be avoidable in Britain each year if survival figures matched those of Europe’s best-performing countries, according to Cancer Research UK. The Conservatives seized on the report to blame the government for failings in the area. Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley described the lagging survival rates as a “scandal”… Read more »
