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MDU welcomes step forward for openness and learning in NHS

After a successful campaign to improve the safe space provisions in the Health and Care Bill, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) explains why this is a step forward for patient safety. Following its return from the House of Lords to the House of Commons this week, both chambers have now agreed that coroners should not routinely… Read more »

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Home Office admits control orders inadequate after terror suspects escape
PM hits back over terror suspect escapes

The government wanted to introduce tougher restrictions on terror suspects but was blocked by opposition parties and the courts, Tony Blair said today. He was speaking after it was revealed last night that two suspects had escaped – an Iraqi man evaded the security services in August, and a British man climbed out of a… Read more »

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Schools will be able to install metal detectors in fight against knife crime
Metal detectors introduced in schools

Schools will be able to install metal detectors to scan pupils for knives under tough new security measures announced today. Education secretary Alan Johnson said schools could introduce “arch” metal detectors, which students walk through, and “wand” detectors which are held close to the body. The announcement comes just a week after ministers proposed new… Read more »