Chiropractics crack

[Gob]

Simon Singh, the science writer, today won his legal case against chiropractors who sued him for libel over his criticism of their medical claims.

The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) this morning dropped its libel claim against Dr Singh, two weeks after a landmark judgment by the Court of Appeal ruled that the author could use the defence of fair comment.

Ely Place Chambers, which acted for Dr Singh, said in a statement: “The BCA today served a Notice of Discontinuance bringing to an end its ill-fated libel claim against Dr Simon Singh arising out of criticisms he made of its promotion of treatments for childhood ailments.

“Dr Singh’s predicament as the sole defendant in an action brought in respect of a comment piece in The Guardian newspaper (to which the BCA never directed any complaint) was seen as a rallying point for those concerned about the abuse of UK libel laws in connection with scientific debate.

“Interest intensified when Eady J ruled that his words were not comment and that in order to defend himself he would have to prove the objective truth of what he wrote. Earlier this month the Court of Appeal overturned that ruling and this has lead the BCA to abandon its claim.”

Dr Singh was sued for libel over a newspaper article in which he accused the BCA of “happily promoting bogus treatments”, such as the use of chiropractic for childhood asthma and infant colic.

Dr Singh told The Times today: “It’s a huge relief to suddenly have this whole thing disappear. I’m still getting my head around it. I’ve got stacks of paperwork here in my office, relating to chiropractic and legal documents, and I don’t have to look at it as of today. I don’t know whether I’ll stick it in the attic or burn it.”

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/b ... 098157.ece

[tyro]

At least one court of law in England has seen reason.

[Gob]

I must admit that we use a chiropractor*, and I do enjoy a good click and pop of my back and neck.

She's never made any extravagant claims for her treatments, and if it makes me feel good then I'm prepared to pay.

However, of late I've been going to these people as they give a great whole body massage and you get a sauna afterwards.

I'm due a trip there soon I think






*She's Canadian Tyro, as is my optician and audiologist. have I moved to Canada without knowing?

[tyro]

*She's Canadian Tyro, as is my optician and audiologist. have I moved to Canada without knowing?

I was there in the mid 70’s to teach.

We are all trying to help. I know I helped by leaving.

[The Hen]

I've been going to my cracker for the past 32 years.

I used to need to go (on average) 6 times a year.

Nowadays, I can get by with maybe one visit every 18 months.