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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 MoD has confirmed that Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon is to miss the funeral of Iraqi weapons expert Dr David Kelly as he will be in America on holiday with his family. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott will represent the Government at the funeral next Wednesday, the MoD confirmed. Dr David Kelly is at the… Read more »
Finnivest, a holding company of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, said Saturday it was preparing to sue The Economist magazine after it raised questions over the premier’s involvement in a series of dodgy dealings. Finnivest said the weekly had mounted a “hostile campaign” to discredit the Italian government and damage the reputation of “one of… Read more »
