Disabled people take anti-cuts protest to the courts – The Guardian

“Disabled people are using the courts to challenge multimillion-pound spending cuts which they say will hit them hardest.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2011

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Max Mosley privacy ruling due in Strasbourg – The Guardian

Posted May 10th, 2011 in human rights, injunctions, media, news, notification, privacy by sally

“Human rights judges are due to rule on ex-Formula One boss Max Mosley’s attempt to force newspapers to warn people before exposing their private lives.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2011

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Progress on judicial diversity, but more to do – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 10th, 2011 in diversity, judiciary, news, reports by sally

“The Government and other members of the Judicial Diversity Taskforce today [9 May] re-emphasised their commitment to a more diverse and representative judiciary.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th May 2011

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Ian Tomlinson death: IPCC rules Met officer ‘reckless’ in conduct – The Guardian

Posted May 10th, 2011 in complaints, disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“A senior Metropolitan police officer has been found to have ‘recklessly’ misled two pathologists over the possible cause of Ian Tomlinson’s death at the G20 protests in London.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2011

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Barnado’s issues warning over asbo repeal – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 10th, 2011 in ASBOs, charities, children, news by sally

“A leading children’s charity this week warned of the dangers of government plans to repeal the anti-social behaviour order (asbo).”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 9th May 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk