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Angela Merkel speaks out against helmet laws
Opening Germany's annual cycling showcase Eurobike, Chancellor Angela Merkel told
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Government agencies drop 85% helmet benefit claim
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No-one knows if a helmet will reduce the risk of getting hurt
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Minimal impact of helmet laws on head injuries
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Helmet laws discourage the safest cyclists
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Australian cycling boom a myth
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Town drops helmet law to reduce its risks
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Vancouver acknowledges that helmet law could scupper bike-share
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BMJ poll says no to helmet laws

In July, the British Medical Journal's website polled its readers as to whether it should be compulsory for adult cyclists to wear helmets. 68% of respondents (out of the 1,439 votes cast) said 'no'.

The poll was not a very scientific one - it was open to any visitor to the website - but it has triggered an interesting debate. Read the views of participants here.

Wed 3 Aug 2011