Constitutional Reform
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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By Peter Wozniak Three members of the House of Lords were suspended today after the privileges committee recommended the toughest sanctions to be visited on peers for centuries. Labour peers Lord Paul and Lady Uddin, as well as crossbencher Lord Bhatia, all received damning verdicts from the Lords privileges and conduct committee – verdicts which… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The way the state pays for the upkeep of the monarchy is to be fundamentally reformed as part of the fallout of the comprehensive spending review. Chancellor George Osborne told MPs a new sovereign support grant would be introduced, linked to a portion of the Crown Estate, “so that my successors do… Read more »
