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A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments when her role was affected by menopause symptoms, illustrates the importance for GP practices of having a menopause policy in place for staff. The warning comes from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) HR partner Peninsula, which… Read more »
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey spoke of her support for shooting when she addressed guests at the Conservative Autumn Conference in Manchester this week. Addressing hundreds of guests at the Rural Reception, held jointly by BASC and the Angling Trust, Dr Coffey said: “This is one of the most important events of the week for me because it’s with… Read more »
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The government has accused the Conservatives of letting serious offenders escape justice after peers voted yesterday to change extradition arrangements with the US. The House of Lords voted 189 to 152 to reinsert a motion removing the US from the list of countries not required to present evidence to extradite a British citizen. MPs rejected… Read more »
Young people regard Asbos as a “badge of honour” and the orders are not necessarily the best way to deal with youth offending, a new report warns. A review of anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) finds that not only are they viewed as “glamorous” by young people but almost half… Read more »
