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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 Daily Telegraph’s story about George Galloway’s alleged receipt of monies from Saddam Hussein’s regime was “tremendously important” for the public interest, the High Court heard on Wednesday. Newspaper executive Neil Darbyshire gave evidence on the third day of the Glasgow Kelvin MP’s libel action against the newspaper. Mr Galloway is suing The Telegraph over… Read more »
The French President Jacques Chirac said the Iraq war and the ousting of Saddam Hussein have made the world a more dangerous place. Mr Chirac, who starts his two-day state visit to Britain on Thursday, said the war in Iraq had increased terrorism. Speaking on the eve of his visit, he commented: “To a certain… Read more »
