Constitutional Reform
Waiting times for treatment and appointment availability, particularly in primary care, are the most common reasons for doctors to face abuse from patients, a Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey has found. Two thirds (66%) of the 418 doctors who responded to the survey by the leading not for profit indemnifier said levels of abuse from… Read more »
BASC will be responding to a call for evidence launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on lead ammunition. The call for evidence forms part of a government review into the impact of lead ammunition on the environment, wildlife and people. The HSE’s call for evidence, launched this week, is one of a series… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson Are you a senior MP with the political nous to steer parliament through one of its most difficult periods? Can you combine sensitivity with impartiality, a healthy love of the Commons with an innate desire for reform? Do you have the friendly face to win over a mistrusting public – but also… Read more »
By Ian Dunt The Metropolitan police has launched an investigation into MPs’ alleged misuse of expenses. A joint Metropolitan police and crown prosecution service assessment panel decided to undertake the investigation into “a small number of MPs and peers” this afternoon. The investigation will be conducted by officers from the Met’s Economic and Specialist Crime… Read more »
