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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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Getting to this point has been something of a battle for the lawyers representing Baha Mousa’s family.
By Liz Stephens The mother whose son was killed serving in Iraq has won the right to a judicial review of the government’s refusal to hold a public inquiry into the use of Snatch Land Rovers. The lightly armoured vehicles have been criticised for offering insufficient protection to soldiers from bomb blasts. Susan Smith, from… Read more »
