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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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By Ian Dunt David Cameron has made an unequivocal call for greater political freedom in China, in a speech delivered to students in Beijing. The prime minister has come under enormous pressure to deliver a firm message on human rights to the Chinese, on what is predominantly a trade visit. “The rise in economic freedom… Read more »
By Ian Dunt David Cameron went out of his way not to offend his Chinese hosts today, promising not to “hector” the country on its human rights record. The prime minister was desperate to prevent human rights issues overshadow what is predominantly a trade visit, with a huge phalanx of business leaders and government minister… Read more »
