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The House of Lords Select Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will hold two oral evidence sessions this week. It has been reported that the committee is weighted against assisted dying, with more opponents of legislation change than supporters. Humanists UK analysis suggests that, apart from the Bill Sponsors, the experts… Read more »
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »
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UK politicians have defended Gordon Brown’s decision to boycott this weekend’s EU-Africa summit in protest at Robert Mugabe’s attendance. The prime minister has said he will not sit down at a table with the Zimbabwean leader due to his human rights record, although the UK will still be represented at the summit. Mr Brown’s decision… Read more »
The British teacher jailed in Sudan for naming a teddy bear Muhammad is to be freed. Two Muslim peers have secured the release of Gillian Gibbons after meeting with Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and Lord Nazir Ahmed flew to the country at the weekend for a series of “difficult” negotiations with Sudanese… Read more »
