News
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 »
Latest articles
Downing Street’s former director of communications Alastair Campbell has apologised for an emailed attack upon the BBC. Mr Campbell left the Government in the wake of the death of Dr David Kelly – and the ensuing row with the BBC. At the time, Mr Campbell said he feared he was becoming the story rather than… Read more »
MPs have backed new laws to stop direct action campaigners from targeting firms and individuals linked to animal experiments. The Government is keen to stamp out attacks on scientists, including malicious phone calls, hoax bombs and arson attacks. In the House of Commons last night, MPs supported Government plans to make it a criminal offence… Read more »
