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Humanists UK is proud to announce the launch of the only UK-based dedicated helpline for so-called ‘apostates’ – people who leave high-control religions or cults. Reflecting a growing need in the UK, the move marks a significant expansion of Humanists UK’s long-standing ‘Faith to Faithless’ support programme. Recognising the highly specific and often harrowing issues… Read more »
Responding to recently announced proposals by the Department of Health and Social Care on provisional registration for overseas-qualified dentists, John Makin, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), said: “It’s important that the GDC makes the process of registration for colleagues who qualified overseas as smooth as possible while discharging its key duty, that of ensuring patient… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Keir Starmer, the man responsible for clarifying right-to-die legislation, has voiced concerns at parliament’s ability to decide the issue. In an interview with the Telegraph today the director of public prosecutions (DPP) said he looked to the Commons to make the final decision on whether those helping the terminally ill travel to… Read more »
By Alex Stevenson Frustrated parliamentarians are insisting on a public inquiry into allegations the British government has been complicit in torture. MPs and peers on the joint committee on human rights (JCHR) believe such a probe is the only step forward after listing 21 still-unanswered questions on Britain’s complicity with torture. Their calls have been… Read more »