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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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By politics.co.uk staff The Israel military has announced it has completed its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. However, troops remain around the Palestinian territory and Israeli vessels remains in Gaza’s territorial waters. “The last soldier left the Gaza Strip this morning,” an Israeli military official said on Wednesday, warning the troops on the outskirts would… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Nearly half of politics.co.uk users feel more sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians following the conflict in Gaza, an on-site survey has revealed. In a highly polarised set of results, a slim majority respondents sided with the Palestinians, with 49 per cent saying they felt more pro-Palestinian since the fighting started…. Read more »
