New money laundering rules will lead to more red tape, law firms warn – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2007 in money laundering, news by sally

“Regulations set to come into force in December will be costly and could lead to a drop in competitiveness, according to a survey.”

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The Times, 26th July 2007

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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act gains approval – The Lawyer

Posted July 27th, 2007 in corporate manslaughter, news by sally

“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act received its Royal Assent today (26 July) after 10 years of campaigning by unions and pressure groups.”

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The Lawyer, 26th July 2007

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Surrogate mother must return boy – BBC News

Posted July 27th, 2007 in children, news, surrogacy by sally

“Appeal judges have ordered a surrogate mother who refused to give up her baby boy to return the child to his father.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2007

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How to get divorced without losing your shirt – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2007 in divorce, special report by sally

“Marriage on the rocks? Two big money divorce lawyers tell you 20 ways to make the split less painful.”

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The Times, 26th July 2007

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Catch-all Heathrow protest injunction could bar millions – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2007 in injunctions, news by sally

“Heathrow airport is targeting climate change activists with a sweeping injunction which could prevent members of the RSPB and the National Trust, plus millions more affiliated to environmental organisations, from attending a green protest.”

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The Guardian, 27th July 2007

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Family businesses to lose out in tax review – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2007 in news, small businesses, taxation by sally

“Hundreds of thousands of small businesses and family partnerships will be forced to pay more tax under reforms proposed by the Government today.”

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The Times, 26th July 2007

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Attorney general outlines ways to reform her job – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2007 in attorney general, news by sally

“The attorney general’s legal advice could be made public and the attorney could lose the right to take prosecution decisions under a range of options for radical reform of the job outlined by the government yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 27th July 2007

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Legal basis for war may be disclosed in future – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2007 in attorney general, news, prosecutions, war by sally

“The Attorney-General could in future have to explain before Parliament the legal basis for going to war, under reforms proposed yesterday. He or she could also give up any role in deciding prosecutions.”

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The Times, 26th July 2007

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Tutor sent to jail over ID fraud – BBC News

Posted July 27th, 2007 in computer crime, identity fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“A university tutor who taught students about computer security and identity theft has been jailed for two years for identity fraud offences.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2007

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Tears as Shambo is led to slaughter – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 27th, 2007 in animals, news, slaughter by sally

“Police officers armed with bolt cutters had to be called in last night to help government officials seize Shambo, the sacred Hindu bullock wanted for slaughter.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2007

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Deadline set for decision on fate of Guantanamo inmate – The Independent

Posted July 27th, 2007 in immigration, news, terrorism by sally

“The High Court set a deadline yesterday for Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, to decide whether a terrorist suspect held at Guantanamo prison should be allowed back into the Britain.”

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The Independent, 27th July 2007

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High court to hear test case on ‘illegal’ banking charges – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2007 in banking, news by sally

“Britain’s high street banks and the main consumer watchdog will today go to court to seek a test-case ruling aimed at resolving the uncertainty over ‘illegal’ bank penalty charges.”

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The Guardian, 27th July 2007

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‘Rape claim’ father of twins goes to court over his parental rights – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2007 in children, news, paternity, rape by sally

“A man accused of drugging and raping a woman, and getting her pregnant with twins, is fighting for access to the children.”

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The Times, 27th July 2007

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