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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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Patients with mental health problems will be forced to undergo treatment or be returned to hospital by health practitioners. Controversial new measures in the Mental Health Act called community treatment orders (CTOs) will extend compulsory treatment beyond hospitals and into people’s homes. Paul Farmer of mental health charity MIND was concerned CTOs “risk casting the… Read more »
Huge swathes of countryside are seriously threatened due to government disregard, a report from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) revealed today. Over 27,000 hectares – roughly 36,000 football pitches – could be lost by 2020 due to the government’s housing plans, the CPRE discovered. Much of this land is currently designated as greenbelt…. Read more »
