Prof. Nutt Debate - the resignations continue…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8353685.stm
The link above will take to you a article published by the BBC that reports that three more government advisers have resigned after Mr Johnson sacked his chief drugs adviser, Prof. David Nutt.
Whilst the ACMD have been in discussions with the Home Office about how to work effectively with each other, it would seem that the sacking of Prof. Nutt for ‘crossing a line’ into politics has had a significant impact, so far resulting in 5 council members resigning.
On one hand the Home Office is publishing positive statements about how to go forward – on the other hand, many people, including the Lib Dem’s science spokesman relay further criticism:
“The fact the resignations come after Alan Johnson met the ACMD demonstrates he just doesn’t get it when it comes to the importance of respecting the academic freedom and integrity of independent, unpaid, science adviser.”
What do you think about politics and science and will the Home Office continue to pay for their decision with more resignations?