Mike Freer, the Minister for Equalities, has confirmed that the Government’s proposed ban on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ will cover both practices that take place in religious settings and those that are carried out by ministers of religion. LGBT Humanists has previously called on the Government to close loopholes in its proposals on religious conversion therapy. Today it has welcomed… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is fully supportive of the Home Office’s response to a private member’s bill wishing to restrict the use of firearms. Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, is introducing a bill that aims to ban the keeping of pump-action shotguns in homes. The bill wishes to tackle the horrific… Read more »
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By Liz Stephens The government has withdrawn its decision to deport Mohammed Asha, the doctor cleared of involvement in the London and Glasgow bomb plots. The Home Office had maintained that despite the fact that Dr Asha was cleared of conspiracy to murder or cause explosions he still presented a threat to national security and… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Bailiffs have finally entered the Vestas factory, in what appears to be the final chapter in a long and arduous occupation. Bailiff notices were served yesterday after Vestas won an injunction last week to retake possession of their buildings. Meanwhile, it has emerged that the wind turbine manufacturer turned down government offers… Read more »
