Human Rights
Two Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in the north of England have committed to working with BASC to improve firearms licensing in their areas. Martin Parker, BASC’s head of firearms, travelled to meet Jonathan Evison, the re-elected PCC for Humberside, and Dan Price, the new PCC for Cheshire. At both meetings, firearms licensing was discussed… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has today called for the new government to focus on the unsustainable cost of clinical negligence claims and to prioritise proposals for legal reform following the publication of NHS Resolution’s (NHSR) Annual report for 2023/24. The report found that in 2023/24 NHS Resolution, the body responsible for clinical negligence claims against GPs… Read more »
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Doctors and nurses are encouraged to reach out to the victims of forced marriage under new government guidelines. The Home Office has issued guidance for health professionals, designed to help them recognise victims and offer practical support. It has been released in response to findings that victims do not feel health professionals can help them…. Read more »
Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain has warned the government against increasing anti-terrorism laws at the expense of civil liberties. Mr Hain’s comments come as the government considers plans to grant the police in Britain powers to stop and question people under new anti-terror legislation. The move would see stringent police powers in Northern Ireland extended… Read more »
