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BASC’s fighting fund, set up to fight the corner of members who have been victims of injustice, has successfully helped a member win costs against the police. The BASC member was awarded costs of £4,000 after a successful appeal against revocation of his certificate. BASC put Cheshire Constabulary on notice last year that costs would… Read more »
The Health and Social Care Committee’s report on assisted dying has been published today. Humanists UK has welcomed the evidence-based nature of the report, but expressed disappointment that the committee missed the opportunity to draw firm conclusions or recommend specific changes to the law. Although the report does not make any recommendations for or against legislative… Read more »
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The Prime Minister has addressed an audience of some of the world’s most important left wing political figures today at the Progressive Governance Conference. The conference has been organised by Peter Mandelson’s Policy Network think-tank, and will see ‘third way’ politicians develop ideas and look to the future despite the recent resurrection of the right…. Read more »
From today air rage offenders can face up to five years in prison, after the introduction of the Aviation Offences Act received Royal Assent on Thursday. The previous sentence for endangering the safety of an aircraft was just two years. Police will now also have automatic powers or arrest, following concerns that the previous legislation… Read more »
