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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 government has circulated a UN Security Council draft resolution urging all nations to ban incitement of terrorist acts. The draft resolution calls on world governments to “prohibit by law the incitement of a terrorist act or acts through the adoption of such measures as may be necessary and appropriate and in accordance with their… Read more »
Brussels officials want immigrants to swear an “oath of faithfulness” to the European Union, rather than a national figurehead, according to reports. This could mean immigrants to Britain would no longer pledge an oath of allegiance to the Queen. Franco Frattini, EU justice and security chief, said he hoped every immigrant would issue a loyalty… Read more »
