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NYC Law Makes It Easier To Press Charges Against Antiabortion Protesters Outside Clinics
A New York City law that will go into effect in July could make it easier for antiabortion-rights protesters to be arrested for restricting access to abortion clinics or harassing people trying to enter the facilities, the New York Times reports. Current law allows authorities to make arrests only if the person directly affected, such as a woman entering a clinic, is willing to press charges. However, the new law would allow third parties, such as clinic workers, to press charges if they witnessed the activity, the Times reports. New York City"s Dr. Emily"s Women"s Health Center and NARAL Pro-Choice New York spearheaded efforts to pass the legislation in response to antiabortion-rights demonstrators who target women on their way to clinics and attempt to persuade them to carry their pregnancies to term. Clinic workers report that the protesters also have harassed women as they left the subway or surrounded them as they walked to the clinic. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed the law in April. Joan Malin, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of New York City, said the group is "not against people demonstrating. But there is a line between freedom of speech and harassment and bullying" (Bosman, New York Times, 6/6).
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Godel Technologies Europe Helps NHS Save Lives With Online Training Technology, UK

Manchester based software engineering company, Godel Technologies Europe Ltd, is to implement a virtual learning portal for the NHS. The online system will help NHS employees from across the country to receive high quality Masters training whilst continuing their professional careers by studying at their own convenience. Aimed specifically at health care professionals working in the field of major incident response, the new Masters course, MSc Health Incident Command, is being organised by the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM), in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University and the Department of Health. Terry Bland, managing director of Godel Technologies commented: "We are delighted to have been involved in such a worthwhile project. Using virtual learning environment technology enables a national rollout of on - the - job training for this new qualification. Paramedics and doctors from any location can complete the course, receiving fantastic training that fits in with their busy professional careers. Ultimately, by enabling widespread high level learning, the online portal will help the NHS to save more lives." Godel, who specialise in NHS contracts won this latest project after completing a similar Sharepoint intranet portal, which was used to train staff at UHSM. Dr David Macklin, educational research fellow at UHSM commented: "We have a good long term working relationship with Godel Technologies and it is fantastic to see that their systems will, yet again, be able to support the NHS" educational needs. The virtual learning environment implemented by Godel will enable health care professionals working in the field of major incident response to take part in this Masters level programme whilst continuing their normal work, which will be of great benefit to the NHS." Godel Technologies


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