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A new in the UK is causing a chill in science circles. It appears to have the potential to muzzle research funded by government grants.
The clause was initially aimed at charities to stop them from using such grants to pay for lobbying activities. But its apparent wider scope could mean it will not be permissible to use hard evidence as a way to “influence legislative or regulatory action”. A .
If the measure was enacted, it would be a disaster. Politicians make…
