Should junior doctors (also known as resident doctors) be banned from striking during NHS disputes?

Resident doctors, commonly called junior doctors in the UK, are in an ongoing pay and jobs dispute with the government, voting overwhelmingly for continued industrial action including strikes up to six days over Easter and potentially monthly through 2026. These strikes have cancelled tens of thousands of appointments, exacerbated waiting lists, and prompted threats to cut training posts amid workforce shortages. The government offers 7.1% pay rises, lifting experienced resident doctors to £100,000 and new ones to £52,000 annually, while critics call for banning strikes or minimum service levels to protect patients.