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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 number of illegal immigrants in Britain could be 300,000 higher than the most recent government estimates, according to Migrationwatch UK. In June, home office figures put the number at between 310,000 and 570,000, but the right-wing lobby group believes that figure could be as high as 870,000. Migrationwatch said the official figures do not… Read more »
British Muslims live in constant fear of police harassment, arrest and possible “execution”, a radical Islamic political party has claimed. Dr Imran Waheed, UK spokesman for Hizb ut-Tahrir, told a gathering of about 1,000 party delegates at a conference yesterday that the Muslim community in Britain was being held responsible for the actions of the… Read more »
