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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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Jack Straw, leader of the House of Commons
Straw ‘supports’ party spending cap

Jack Straw, the leader of the House of Commons, has said he is in favour of placing greater limits on the amount of money that political parties can spend. Although he believes the existing mechanisms in place to stop parties from overspending are “effective”, Mr Straw still thinks that there is room for improvement. “The… Read more »

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Hazel Blears denies wrongdoing in loans row, as do the Conservatives
Parties defiant over secret loans

Both Labour and the Conservatives have insisted they acted within the law in failing to declare millions of pounds worth of loans ahead of the last general election. In separate hearings before the committee on standards in public life yesterday, both Labour chairwoman Hazel Blears and shadow constitutional affairs secretary Oliver Heald said their parties… Read more »