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The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
During last night’s late night sitting in the House of Lords, running beyond 2am, peers voted to allow women to continue to access abortion services at home. Prior to Covid, women were required to attend a clinic in person to access abortion pills. But since then, they have been able to receive the pills by post. The… Read more »
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By Ian Dunt The cases of thousands of asylum seekers have been saved from a devastating lack of legal representation after Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ) went into administration. The not-for-profit organisation was forced into administration in June, after the government failed to step in to address a cash flow problem created by late payment… Read more »
By Ian Dunt Detainees at Campsfield House, a controversial immigration detention centre, began a hunger strike last night, with over 100 people refusing their evening meal. Officials at the UK Border Agency (UKBA) said they were “monitoring” the situation at the removal centre in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. “We can confirm 108 detainees have refused prepared meals… Read more »
