youth offending
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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David Cameron has denied ever saying the three words that have dogged him for the past year – “hug a hoodie”. Returning to the Police Federation conference, Mr Cameron claimed his speech last year – where he called for more compassion towards young offenders – had been widely misinterpreted. The Tory leader argued his speech… Read more »
David Cameron today called for a “revolution in responsibility”, as he set out the Conservatives’ agenda for social responsibility. Rejecting Labour’s Asbo-led approach, Mr Cameron argued increased civility can tackle anti-social behaviour. Improving everyone’s quality of life includes looking at how people treat each other, he argued, including tackling bad behaviour. The country needs a… Read more »
