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BASC issues warning over fraudulent online firearms sales

BASC is urging certificate holders to remain vigilant following reports from West Mercia Police of attempted online fraud involving firearms. Two certificate holders were recently approached online by an individual attempting to unlawfully acquire firearms. The suspect used a photograph of a genuine firearms certificate issued by Hampshire Constabulary. The certificate is not believed to… Read more »

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What Price Liberty? by Ben Wilson is now out in paperback
Review: What Price Liberty?

If Ben Wilson’s right, Britain is in trouble. By forgetting the importance of liberty the country is threatening to betray everything it holds dear. By Alex Stevenson In the aftermath of September 11th the fear of terrorism had a tangible effect on our society. What Price Liberty?, now out in paperback, is at its terrifying… Read more »

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Johnson: No higher priority than terrorism
Johnson pushes ahead with control orders despite criticism

By Ian Dunt The government will push ahead with control orders despite damning judgments from the courts and hostile criticism from civil liberties campaigners. The draft order to renew control orders was put before parliament today by Alan Johnson, home secretary. The government must renew the control order legislation each year. The renewal comes on… Read more »