The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff The number of robberies at knifepoint has increased by 18 per cent, official figures revealed today. The period between July and September last year not only witnessed a rise in the number of robberies involving knives or sharp objects but also a ten per cent increase in murders involving knives. However, the… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The Home Office has been found to have breached the Data Protection Act when it lost a USB stick holding the details of thousands of convictions last year. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which rules on the case, has forced the Home Office to sign a formal declaration promising to hold personal… Read more »
