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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has successfully supported a GP member with a series of investigations that followed a patient death. The GP was eventually exonerated, but not before responding to a complaint, claim, NHS England investigation and GMC investigation over a five-year period. The MDU is encouraging healthcare professionals to get support from colleagues… Read more »
Humanists UK is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales. Whereas the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent on 17 July 2013, it took some time to implement this change, so the Act only came into force the following year. The first same-sex marriages took place just after midnight… Read more »
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The Scottish National Party claims it has made good progress towards enacting its manifesto pledges in its first 100 days in power. To mark the end of its first 100 days, the SNP has published a self-assessed report card, setting out its achievements to date. The SNP said it had already taken action to reduce… Read more »
Gordon Brown has said the government will consider introducing new legislation in the wake of the latest youth murder. Speaking to reporters after a summit on youth crime, Mr Brown vowed to vigorously enforce existing laws, but said the government would consider passing new legislation if required. Mr Brown said: “Since Jacqui Smith and I… Read more »
