10 August 2017 Charlie Gard A reminder of the other issues. By John Watson The Charlie Gard case leaves different images with each of us. Some will simply see the parents’ anguish, their hopes for a miracle cure being dashed by the medical evidence. Others will see the team from Great Ormond Street hospital prepared… Continue reading Issue 117: 2017 08 10: Charlie Gard (John Watson)
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Issue 101: 2017 04 20: Week in Brief: UK
20 April 2017 Week in Brief: UK Government GENERAL ELECTION: The government has called a general election on 8 June. Under the Fixed Term Parliament Act that had to be endorsed by a two thirds majority of the House of Commons but, since Mr Corbyn has already said that he would back an early election,… Continue reading Issue 101: 2017 04 20: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 82: 2016 12 01: A 21st Century Death (Lynda Goetz)
01 December 2016 A 21st Century Death Is it modern technology, lack of religious beliefs or simply lack of familiarity with death which makes us so bad at managing dying? by Lynda Goetz A few weeks ago, the case was reported of a 14 year-old girl who was dying of cancer and was, at her… Continue reading Issue 82: 2016 12 01: A 21st Century Death (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 18: 2015 09 03: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
3 September 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS CHILCOT ENQUIRY: The row over the delay in producing a report into the war in Iraq continues as Sir John refuses to name a publication day. Blame has been placed on the quality of the first draft of the report and on uncooperative tactics by witnesses who… Continue reading Issue 18: 2015 09 03: Week in Brief: UK NEWS
