Response to CPSO consultation on MAID
The CPSO request help to refine the draft Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) policy before it is finalised. CMF has submitted a detailed response on the draft... Read more.
Queen Elizabeth II
We were all greatly saddened to hear yesterday evening (8 September 2022) of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second after a short illness. CMF wishes... Read more.
Good medical practice: public consultation on our core guidance on professional standards. Survey for organisations and individuals acting in a professional capacity
The General Medical Council has held a public consultation (closed 20 July 2022) on it’s Good medical practice core guidance on professional standards. CMF... Read more.
Changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)
Reform of the complex Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) has been long awaited and is much appreciated. The decision to merge the LPS guidance into the Mental... Read more.
Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
Currently, under the Gender Recognition Act 2004, in order to legally change gender a person needs to be over 18, have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria by two... Read more.
Consultation on public interest guidance for suicide pact and ‘mercy killing’ type cases
The CPS is conducting a public consultation on a proposed revision to the legal guidance on Homicide: Murder and Manslaughter. A copy of the revision is available... Read more.
Revoking vaccination as a condition of deployment across all health and social care – open consultation
Read the full submission here For further information: Steven Fouch (CMF Head of Communications) 020 7234 9668 Media Enquiries: Alistair Thompson on 07970 162 225... Read more.
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
CMF recognises the good intention behind this Bill namely, to protect citizens in Scotland from having to face a prolonged and painful death. However, we do not... Read more.
Banning conversion therapy – a response by the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF)
Whilst we accept, and deeply regret, that there have been historic examples of abusive and coercive methods, we also note that recent research carried out by academics... Read more.
Welsh Government LGBTQ+ Action Plan Consultation
The Welsh Government consulted on a new action plan aimed at increasing equality for LGBTQ+ individuals in Wales. Read the full CMF submission here For further... Read more.
