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The songs of moorland bird species have been recorded in the Calderdale area as part of a new campaign to provide their unique sounds to local care homes. The Moorland Chorus recording will be used as a therapeutic tool for those no longer able to easily access the uplands. Organised by the British Association for Shooting and… Read more »
The House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee has published the report of its inquiry into NHS litigation reform. The Medical Defence Union (MDU) engaged closely with this inquiry, submitting written evidence. The MDU welcomes the publication of today’s report but cautioned against too much focus on fundamental and complex structural change, at… Read more »
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London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an enquiry into the benefits of cannabis legalisation. This comes after New York was the latest US state to legalise the drug. Some have praised the decision, saying it is a step in the right direction, while others have warned of the dangerous consequences of such a law.
The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and the Police Federation have received criticism from anti-drug campaigners, because of their support for the “Cancard” scheme. The card is designed for medical users of cannabis to show police an avoid being arrested. Both the NPCC and Police Federation have now released new guidance, advising officers to show… Read more »
