The news last weekend was that the official guidelines on responsible drinking aren’t actually ‘based on any firm evidence at all’ and that the figures on recommended alcohol-units-per-week were ‘plucked out of the air’. What’s up with today’s kill-joy regulation of fun? More seriously, where does this leave ‘evidence-based policy’, and can we rely on science as a guide to policy anyway? Join us for the last debate before the end-of-festival drinks on Sunday 28 October, 5.45 to 6.30pm.
Professor Raymond Tallis fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences; author, philosopher, critic and poet; recent books include NHS SOS and Aping Mankind; chair, Healthcare Professionals for Assisted Dying | |
Dr Ellie Lee reader in social policy, University of Kent, Canterbury; director, Centre for Parenting Culture Studies | |
Angus Kennedy convenor, The Academy; author, Being Cultured: in defence of discrimination | |
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Martin Summers public affairs consultant |
Martin Summers public affairs consultant | |
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