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DDU disappointed GDC has decided not to retain in person hearings

The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »

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No 10 confirms to Humanists UK there will be no blasphemy law

Humanists UK has received reassurances from the UK Government that it has no plans to reintroduce laws criminalising blasphemy or restrict freedom of expression around religion. This follows on from a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) that urged the Prime Minister to introduce a new blasphemy law in the mould of one suggested by Russia, China, and… Read more »

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Ipsa has approved nearly £4k of expenses for MPs returning overseas for Thatcher debate
Green light for Thatcher tribute expenses

MPs travelling to Westminster today to praise former Conservative prime minister Margaret Thatcher are eligible for expenses of up to £3,750, it has been confirmed.

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Jack Mason: 'Some members of parliament are fully committed to transparency'
Comment: MPs’ expenses threatens public trust again

Before they even rebuilt public trust, MPs are up to their old tricks on expenses, with Jhn Bercow using privacy arguments to prevent Ipsa publishing details of parliamentarians’ housing arrangements.