Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to review its birthright citizenship ruling, citing billboards in Mexico advertising birthing services. The court previously rejected his attempt to restrict citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizens.
A former member of a UK maternity safety review has resigned, alleging criticism of the "normal birth drive" was removed before publication. Dr. Bill Kirkup claims the government-commissioned report omitted concerns about the campaign, which encourages unassisted vaginal birth and has been linked to avoidable harm in previous reviews.
Lady Amos' review finds England's maternity and neonatal services unfit for purpose, citing systemic failures and a "cover-up culture." Recommendations include automatic rights to independent investigations for dissatisfied families and binding national standards for maternity triage.
A landmark maternity review led by Donna Ockenden found over 500 mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or died due to systemic failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Leaders knew of issues since 2010 but failed to act. The government is extending Martha's Rule and may compel staff to give evidence, with potential prison sentences for non-cooperation.
Two men, aged 55 and 59, were arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office related to operating practices in the mortuary service at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust. The arrests were made as part of 'Operation Perth', an investigation into maternity services at NUH, which is also the focus of a major independent review.
