Terror controls to be strengthened after burka case – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 11th, 2013 in news, terrorism, terrorism prevention & investigation measures by michael

“Controls on terror suspects are set to be tightened including a revived power to relocate people away from home and restrictions on visits to mosques.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th November 2013

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West Midlands PCC Bob Jones criticises role – BBC News

Posted November 11th, 2013 in elections, news, police, statistics by michael

“West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Bob Jones has criticised the posts, saying they have done nothing for police accountability.”

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BBC News, 10th November 2013

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UK objects to attempt by Council of Europe to examine online spying – The Guardian

“Britain is delaying the publication of a declaration on internet freedom by the 47 members of Europe’s human rights watchdog after objecting to a probe into the gathering of ‘vast amounts of electronic data’ by intelligence agencies.”

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The Guardian, 8th November 2013

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Muslim family challenges ‘do not resuscitate’ ruling over gravely ill man – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2013 in appeals, Court of Protection, families, Islam, medical treatment, news by michael

“Court of Protection will hear Liverpool family’s lawyers argue that Qur’an calls for life to be preserved at all costs.”

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The Guardian, 9th November 2013

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Iraq war inquiry blocked in bid to make Bush-Blair ‘kick ass’ memo public – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2013 in disclosure, inquiries, international relations, Iraq, news by michael

“Cabinet Office resists Chilcot’s request to disclose what the allied leaders said in the escalation to war.”

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The Guardian, 9th November 2013

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Chief of Defence can not offer clemency to marine – BBC News

Posted November 11th, 2013 in Afghanistan, armed forces, murder, news, sentencing by michael

“The Chief of Defence Staff  has said he can not join calls for clemency towards the Royal Marine convicted last week of murdering a Taleban prisoner in Afghanistan.”

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BBC News, 10th November 2013

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HMRC targets unpaid intern employers – BBC News

Posted November 11th, 2013 in HM Revenue & Customs, minimum wage, news, trade unions, young persons by michael

“HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is targeting 200 employers who recently advertised internships to ensure they are paying the minimum wage.”

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BBC News, 11th November 2013

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