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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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The Howard League for Penal Reform is today calling for evidence on the treatment of children in prison as part of a major national inquiry. The inquiry, led by Lord Carlyle of Berriew is looking into the death of 15 year-old Gareth Myatt. Mr Myatt died on 19 April 2004 after being restrained by staff… Read more »
Prime Minister Tony Blair today set out his vision for a health service that helped to keep people fit and well, as opposed to merely treating them when they became ill. The NHS had to be transformed from a “national sickness service” into a “genuine national health service”, he said. As Labour shifted its focus… Read more »
