Action on access to reliable news

Action on access to reliable news

NCWGB and the Voice of the Listener are concerned about the potential to disenfranchise people from access to reliable news. The suggestion that current free to air broadcast services would only available through a paid for broad band connection would potentially mean...
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...
NCWGB 2022 Conference – Women’s Welfare

NCWGB 2022 Conference – Women’s Welfare

The National Council of Women of Great Britain (NCWGB) and the National Council of Young Women (NCYW) held their annual conference in November 2022, bringing together members and experts to discuss key issues related to women’s welfare. The conference served as an...