Deaf school’s closure was due to abuse of residents, says regulator – The Guardian

Posted April 6th, 2016 in assault, care workers, disabled persons, news, reports by tracey

‘The sudden closure of a college for vulnerable people was due to the serious abuse of residents by staff, the health and social care regulator has revealed.’

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The Guardian, 5th April 2016

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 6th, 2016 in law reports by tracey

England and Wales High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Bell & Anor v Northumbrian Water Ltd [2016] EWHC 133 (TCC) (5 April 2016)

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Former senior police officer to head investigation into UK Anti-Doping – The Guardian

Posted April 6th, 2016 in drug abuse, inquiries, news, sport by tracey

‘A former assistant police chief constable will lead an independent review into the handling by UK Anti‑Doping of the Dr Mark Bonar affair. The inquiry has been set up following allegations Bonar prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to 150 professional athletes.’

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The Guardian, 5th April 2016

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Angela Wrightson murder: Two girls guilty of killing woman in brutal attack in her own home – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 6th, 2016 in care orders, murder, news, young offenders by tracey

‘Two schoolgirls who took selfie pictures as they tortured and killed a frail alcoholic in her own home had run away from local authority care 18 times in the month leading up to the killing, it has emerged.

After the guilty verdicts were delivered, Hartlepool Council announced the launch of a serious case review to establish if more could have been done to prevent the out of control pair carrying out the appalling murder.’

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Daily Telegraph, 5th April 2016

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Homophobia in sport to be studied by Commons committee inquiry – The Guardian

‘A Commons culture, media and sport committee inquiry is to explore homophobia in sport.’

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The Guardian, 5th April 2016

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Watchdog launches review of pension freedoms amid concerns over mis-selling – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 6th, 2016 in financial regulation, news, pensions by tracey

‘A major review of new pension freedoms announced by George Osborne last year is to be carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority amid fears of mis-selling.’

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Daily Telegraph, 6th April 2016

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Hillsborough jury set to consider their verdict on 96 deaths – The Guardian

Posted April 6th, 2016 in health & safety, inquests, juries, news, sport by tracey

‘The jury at the new inquests into the deaths of 96 people at Hillsborough in 1989 have been told that they must come to a unanimous decision if they are to reach a verdict of unlawful killing.’

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The Guardian, 5th April 2016

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Joe Marler: World Rugby bans prop for ‘Gypsy boy’ comment at Samson Lee – BBC News

Posted April 6th, 2016 in disciplinary procedures, news, racism, sport, travellers by tracey

‘England prop Joe Marler has been banned for two matches and fined £20,000 for calling Wales forward Samson Lee “Gypsy boy”.’

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BBC News, 5th April 2016

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Thousands of dog owners risk fines as microchip law comes into force – The Guardian

Posted April 6th, 2016 in dogs, electronic monitoring, fines, news by tracey

‘Hundreds of thousands of dog owners risk being fined for failing to microchip their pets, as a new law comes into force making it compulsory.’

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The Guardian, 6th April 2016

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Press victims ‘betrayed’ by law delay – BBC News

Posted April 6th, 2016 in defamation, delay, inquiries, media, news, privacy by tracey

‘Victims of press intrusion have accused the government of breaking its promise over regulation. The group, which includes Kate and Gerry McCann, says a delay in bringing into law a key part of the Royal Charter agreement is a “betrayal”.’

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BBC News, 6th April 2016

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Gucci ad banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model – The Guardian

Posted April 6th, 2016 in advertising, complaints, internet, news by tracey

‘Model’s pose made her waist look very small, while her dark makeup made her face look gaunt, says ASA.’

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The Guardian, 6th April 2016

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