“There are now 18 confirmed reports of pharmacy staff administering naloxone. This is a testament to the professionalism of the staff involved and the effectiveness of the training they received.
Day: March 3, 2020
INEOS PLAN TO DIG FOR COAL GAS IN SCOTLAND
Dismay as Ineos triggers plan to re-open coal gas inquiry By Rob Edwards, investigative reporter A Scottish Government proposal to re-open a public inquiry into
PARLIAMENT BACKS LEGISLATION FOR FREE PERIOD PRODUCTS
The overwhelming majority of MSPs voted in favour of the principles of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill proposed by Labour MSP Monica Lennon.
Domestic abuse bill needs strengthened to support survivors
“That includes recognising in law the trauma suffered by children who witness domestic abuse at home, and adding specific protections for migrant women, so that fears over their immigration status do not prevent them from coming forward to report violence or abuse.”
IT’S NOT THE TIME TO SIT BACK AND DO NOITHING
Glasgow campaigner Peter Krykant has announced he is planning to launch a safer injection centre in the city, despite the UK government ruling out proposed legal amendments that would allow an official pilot of a drug consumption room.
DEMOCRAT IS LEGITIMATE NEWS PLATFORM
The Society’s campaign follows ongoing issues around fake news, journalistic access to central and local government and fake newspapers that ape mainstream, trusted platforms. All of these issues, the Society says, restricts the ability of legitimate news platforms to report, and be heard, by the public.