By Slugsie, on April 1st, 2010
Science writer Simon Singh has today won his appeal against the libel action brought by the British Chiropractic Association.
Full details here.
*UPDATE*
I was slightly overzealous with the celebrations above. What Simon has won is the right to use his argument that his statements were opinion, something that should be protected under freedom of speech/press.
Hopefully this will [...]
By Slugsie, on July 2nd, 2009
OK, this just makes me sick. Some religious wacko parents have a daughter who is obviously very ill. Their religion dictates that they don’t seek medical help, but instead they must pray, lay on hands, and fast etc. Funnily enough (although funny is the last thing that it actually is), their daughter died as a result of their [...]
By Slugsie, on April 8th, 2009
I heard this on the radio this morning on my journey to work. The National Secular Society is calling for all Hospital chaplains (of any denomination) to be funded by the Church rather than by the Hospital.
BBC News Article