A UK Government petition to hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying has passed 100,000 signatures in less than a month, and will be considered for Westminster Hall debate in Parliament. Humanists UK has welcomed the news, thanked members and supporters who have already signed and encouraged others to add their signatures. This petition calls for… Read more »
Doctors are being advised by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) to only post information on private WhatsApp groups and other social messaging services that they would be happy to be made public. The MDU issued the advice as new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) on doctors’ use of social media takes effect today. It is… Read more »
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The inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of Baby P begins today, just hours after children’s secretary Ed Balls announced it last night. It is understood Sharon Shoesmith, the director of Haringey Council’s children’s services, has been temporarily replaced. Today, Haringey council put a statement up on its website saying the baby’s death… Read more »
The global economic crisis could lead to riots and violence unless governments introduce major reforms, a thinktank has warned. According to a study from Oxford Research Group, the global financial crisis is the most dangerous current threat to international security. Author Professor Paul Rogers, of the University of Bradford, believes the immediate response from authorities… Read more »
