Human Rights
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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Britain’s authority on human rights is being destroyed by its abuse of those rights at home, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said. In a speech, given this evening to Amnesty International to mark human rights day, Mr Clegg will accuse the government of creating a two-tier human rights regime where foreign nationals are targeted… Read more »
A new poll released today shows surprisingly widespread support for the Human Rights Act in Britain. Timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights, the survey showed 96 per cent of Britons want a law protecting their rights and freedoms. The survey comes two days after lord chancellor Jack… Read more »
