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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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By Alex Stevenson Frustrated police officers have hit out at parents for not protecting their children from the dangers of the internet. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre’s (Ceop) chief executive Jim Gamble’s comments came as he launched Ceop’s 2008/09 strategic overview. It shows the dangers of sex offenders using social networking sites to… Read more »
By Liz Stephens Gordon Brown appeared to cave in to pressure last night, pledging government support for IRA victims seeking compensation from Libya. The prime minister had previously said it would not be “appropriate” for him to get involved but, following public outcry over the weekend, has changed his position 180 degrees. He announced there… Read more »
