*Comment & Analysis
Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »
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 »
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The government’s plans must take account of the important work quangos perform – and must not let their functions slip through the gaps. By Adam Scorer Government has decided to transfer some of Consumer Focus functions to the charities, Citizens Advice Bureau and Citizens Advice Scotland. As public servants it is our job to make… Read more »
Whitehall departments are furiously trying to work out how hard they’ve been hit as the implications of the comprehensive spending review sink in. By Alex Stevenson Average departmental cuts of 19% have been announced after the ringfencing of health and aid spending. But with minsters inevitably prioritising some areas, others have paid the price by… Read more »