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MDU scrutinising revised guidance for doctors on good medical practice

Responding to today’s announcement that the GMC is seeking views on a revised version of Good medical practice, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said that it will be scrutinising the significant changes being proposed. The MDU, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation, explained that regulations must be compatible with the realities of doctors’ working lives and… Read more »

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BASC expels member for wildlife crime and firearms offences

BASC, the UK’s largest shooting and conservation organisation, has expelled for life a member convicted of wildlife crime and firearms offences. Expulsion from BASC involves the loss of shooting insurance, on which the ability to shoot may depend, and other benefits of membership. The member from Nottinghamshire pleaded guilty to unlawfully trapping and beating to… Read more »

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Party spending plans condemned
Party spending plans condemned

Government plans to halt the ‘arms race’ in spending between the two main parties have been challenged by the Electoral Commission. Jack Straw, justice secretary, wants a cap on funding during election campaigns, but Peter Wardle, head of the commission says he has “grave reservations” about the government’s course of action. A Commission spokesperson said:… Read more »

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Arrest warrant issued for Lib Dem donor
Arrest warrant issued for Lib Dem donor

The Liberal Democrats’ most significant donor Michael Brown has skipped bail and is being sought by police. The Scottish millionaire businessman was due to stand trial for fraud this September but has now dismissed an application for bail. An arrest warrant has now been issued after being approved by a judge from Southwark crown court…. Read more »