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Lords Assisted Dying Select Committee to begin taking evidence

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 »

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The Government’s 10 Year Health Plan – MDU response

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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IPCC called in after man shot during dawn anti-terror raid
Man shot by police in London anti-terror raid

Police have shot a man and arrested another during an anti-terror raid on a house in east London early this morning. The injured man, 23, is not in a life-threatening condition, but the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been called and has already begun its investigations. Since being admitted to hospital, he has been… Read more »

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Tony Blair's call for tougher anti-terrorism measures has been condemned by Amnesty
Amnesty condemns UK’s ‘human rights violations’

Amnesty International has today accused the British government of “serious human rights violations” in its annual report. The human rights group says the Terrorism Act introduced in the wake of the London bombings last summer contains “sweeping and vague provisions that, if enacted, would undermine the rights to freedom of expression, association, liberty and fair… Read more »