Constitutional Reform
Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »
BASC has welcomed a government decision to launch a public consultation on a proposal to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls. Launched today, the Home Office consultation seeks views on proposals to amend the definition of firearm in section 57(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1968, removing the reference to sound moderators. Currently, sound moderators… Read more »
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By politics.co.uk staff Speculation is growing that Commons Speaker John Bercow could face an embarrassing challenge from disgruntled Conservative backbenchers tomorrow. The first action of the newly-formed parliament is the election of a Speaker, who after a general election is usually backed unopposed. This process will take place tomorrow but, if a number of frustrated… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff The Lib Dem-Tory coalition intends to create over 100 new peers to smooth the flow of its legislation, according to media reports. David Cameron and Nick Clegg previously agreed to reshape the Lords so it reflects the outcome of the general election, in which the Lib Dems and Tories together secured 59%… Read more »
