Spiking

Spiking

The Government says no to new legislation. It has not found any gaps in the law.  Spiking – no need for new law The Government has said it will not introduce new laws on spiking. Almost 5,000 reports of needle and drink spiking were made to UK police forces over...
Medical interventions

Medical interventions

MPs say Government must provide compensation and care to women and children avoidably harmed by pelvic mesh or sodium valproate. Medical interventions – women need redress and support In a report published on 20January, the Health and Social Care Select Committee,...
The Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament

The Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament

Amendments Freedom of speech Controversial measures that would have forced big technology platforms to take down ‘legal but harmful’ material have been removed from the Bill. Critics argued that the ‘legal but harmful’ provisions posed a risk to free speech. Adults...