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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 »
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Gordon Brown has told businesses he wants them to take action in the fight against poverty. The prime minister was backing an event highlighting corporate efforts towards cutting poverty around the world. Mr Brown has called for a “year of action” to tackle poverty in the developing world and hopes showcasing efforts from major companies… Read more »
Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has launched a parliamentary campaign today to reduce the upper limit for abortions. The MP for Mid Bedforshire wants to see the limit reduced from 24 weeks to 20. As she launched the campaign she warned Britain is close to becoming the abortion capital of the world, with 600 terminations carried… Read more »
