RSC Policy Bulletin 6

Power attracts - and requires - advice
01 June 2007
Dr Stephen Benn discusses the government's need for sound scientific advice when making political decisions.

Risk, precaution and chemical control
01 June 2007
REACH is now a reality. The RSC is assisting in the development of guidance for its implementation.

Fighting crime with DNA
01 June 2007
The UK has the largest forensic DNA database in the world, but why hasn't the public been given opportunities to discuss the civil liberties issues involved?

Peer review under pressure
01 June 2007
An RCUK consultation looked at how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the peer review system.

Managing our nuclear waste
01 June 2007
The RSC bought together UK experts to examine the scientific challenges associated with geological disposal of nuclear waste.

