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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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The anti-Europe United Kingdom Independence Party starts its annual conference today buoyed by its recent success in the Hartlepool by-election. The two-day conference, held at Bristol’s Colston Hall, is guided by the theme of “Celebration”. UKIP is to underscore its recent electoral successes in the European Parliament, London Assembly and local government ballots. On Friday,… Read more »
Democratic Unionist Party leader Dr Ian Paisley has called for a closer union between northern and southern Ireland. On Thursday, the veteran leader held a two-hour meeting with Irish taioseach, Bertie Ahern, at Government Buildings in Dublin. The meeting had it own historic proportions as it was the first time the unionist leader crossed the… Read more »
