* gender and sexuality
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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A new government crackdown on forced marriage looks set to increase the age at which someone can apply for a marriage visa from 18 to 21. “British citizens have the right to marry whoever they choose,” said border and immigration minister Liam Byrne. “But we want newcomers to succeed in our society and sign up… Read more »
Two men have invaded the roof of equality minister Harriet Harman in a Fathers 4 Justice protest. The pair are believed to be Mark Harris and Jolly Stanesby, who carried out a similar protest at the property in Herne Hill, south London, on June 8th and 9th. Ms Harman is presumably not at her home…. Read more »
