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MPs are to hold inquiry into peer review: The UK House of Commons Science and Technology Committee is inviting submissions on all aspects of the operation and effectiveness of the peer review process for examining and validating scientific results and papers before publication. Submissions should be no longer than 3000 words and sent to scitechcom@parliament.uk by Thursday 10 March. A Public Bill Committee on the Health and Social Care Bill is also asking for evidence.

Six doctors are accused over prison death: Six doctors have been …