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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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Police will be given the power to immediately close down pubs and clubs if their owners are persistently allowing underage youths to drink there, Prime Minister Tony Blair announced today. He said the Government would “look for the first legislative opportunity” to introduce the legislation giving police the new powers. Speaking in Sheffield on a… Read more »
Community views on the location of mobile phone masts should be taken into account by planners, according to Planning Minister Keith Hill. In a written statement to Parliament today, Mr Hill said that both councils and mobile mast operators must consult with local people when making site decisions. He said he wanted to place a… Read more »
