Wednesday 27 January 2016

Anger as government blocks TTIP legal documents relating to health service

Anger as government blocks TTIP legal documents relating to health service Business secretary refuses to disclose advice that could show how private health firms might sue government under US-Europe trade deal.

The controversial trade deal between Europe and the US came under further fire on Tuesday after campaigners accused the government of blocking access to legal advice that shows its impact on the health service.

Campaigners warned that the legal documents could reveal the extent to which private health companies can sue the government using a secret tribunal system if a Whitehall policy change were to hit their profits. Continue reading... The Guardian

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