Policing
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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The police have requested more powers to take DNA samples from people on the street. The Home Office maintains the police argued for more powers to take samples from suspects for minor crimes such as littering or speeding during a consultation on police powers and the DNA database. However, the Association of Chief Police Officers… Read more »
One of the UK’s top counter-terrorism officers “deliberately misled” the Metropolitan police commissioner Sir Ian Blair in the aftermath of the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes in 2005. An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has upheld the complaints made against Andy Hayman and said his conduct in the aftermath of the shooting raised “serious… Read more »
