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The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
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By Liz Stephens The prime minister was accused today of rushing through the ratification of a treaty to protect oil interests in Libya which allegedly involves a ‘deal’ to repatriate the Lockerbie bomber. MPs and peers on the joint human rights committee claim they were denied the opportunity to properly scrutinise the treaty with Tripoli…. Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Afghan journalists are refusing to cooperate with a government demand to not report tomorrow’s elections during polling hours. Kabul has requested media coverage of the elections is halted so any Taliban attempts to disrupt the process will not deter would-be voters from participating. Most journalists are expected to ignore the request, which… Read more »
