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Fighting Fund delivers significant firearms certificate victory for member

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 »

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Humanists UK comment on assisted dying report – positive but a missed opportunity

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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Squabbling over the upcoming bill introducing an EU referendum lock could reveal the extent of distrust between David Cameron and his party. By Ian Dunt Europe and the Conservatives. Even when the issue appears to go away, it remains merely out of sight, ready to make things more complicated. Despite all the colour and emotions… Read more »

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Oldham represents the first big electoral test for the coalition
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The Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election is the first big electoral test for the coalition government. Labour is expecting to capitalise on anti-cuts sentiment, despite only narrowly holding onto the seat at the general election and losing its MP for knowingly making false statements during the campaign. The Lib Dems, who came close to wining… Read more »