Policing
A new report from the 50+ Choices Roundtable shows how businesses, older workers and the wider UK economy would all benefit from employers and government prioritising greater flexibility in the workplace. The Flexible After Fifty report, from the members of the 50+ Choices Roundtable, shows that nearly three quarters (72%) of over-50s are seeking flexible… Read more »
Today the GMC has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against a number of doctors because they had convictions based on sexuality. The GMC has said it is ‘truly sorry’ for compounding the harm caused by homophobic laws and attitudes, that were in place into the 1980s and beyond. Reacting to the news, Dr Caroline… Read more »
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Home secretary Jacqui Smith has dropped plans for elected police chiefs, after fears of the politicisation of the police made them untenable. Speaking to the Guardian newspaper, Ms Smith said opposition to the plans by senior police officers had influenced her decision and blamed the Conservatives for fuelling the “politicisation” of policing in recent months…. Read more »
Jean Charles de Menezes’ mother, Maria Otone de Menezes “I would like to express my family’s gratitude to the jury and everybody who has supported us during these difficult times. “Since the moment that the coroner ruled out the option of unlawful killing verdict I was feeling very sad but today I feel as if… Read more »
