Policing
BASC’s fighting fund, set up to fight the corner of members who have been victims of injustice, has successfully helped a member win costs against the police. The BASC member was awarded costs of £4,000 after a successful appeal against revocation of his certificate. BASC put Cheshire Constabulary on notice last year that costs would… Read more »
The Health and Social Care Committee’s report on assisted dying has been published today. Humanists UK has welcomed the evidence-based nature of the report, but expressed disappointment that the committee missed the opportunity to draw firm conclusions or recommend specific changes to the law. Although the report does not make any recommendations for or against legislative… Read more »
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Home secretary Jacqui Smith has dropped plans for elected police chiefs, after fears of the politicisation of the police made them untenable. Speaking to the Guardian newspaper, Ms Smith said opposition to the plans by senior police officers had influenced her decision and blamed the Conservatives for fuelling the “politicisation” of policing in recent months…. Read more »
Jean Charles de Menezes’ mother, Maria Otone de Menezes “I would like to express my family’s gratitude to the jury and everybody who has supported us during these difficult times. “Since the moment that the coroner ruled out the option of unlawful killing verdict I was feeling very sad but today I feel as if… Read more »
