The principle that the law should be the same for all has been challenged by doctors and science commentators who say they have been unfairly targeted by organisations trying to stifle medical debate. With the defamation bill now making its way through parliament, one doctor and one science journalist sued for libel explain why they believe the law needs changing.
Serious case reviews have proved inadequate at protecting children from abuse, says Finola Moss as she argues for responsibility to be handed back to professional social workers