Hearsay rules offer new hope in rape cases – The Observer

Posted October 22nd, 2007 in hearsay evidence, news, rape by sally

“Thousands of rape investigations dating back years could be reopened under law reforms intended to increase conviction rates for sexual assault.”

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The Observer, 21st October 2007

Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk

Camelot faces probe into axed charity funding – The Observer

Posted October 22nd, 2007 in charities, gambling, news by sally

“Camelot, the National Lottery operator, will be questioned by the Charity Commission this week over the running of its charitable arm.”

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The Observer, 21st October 2007

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Employment law may apply to God’s work – The Times

Posted October 22nd, 2007 in clergy, employment, news by sally

“Clergy and other ministers of religion could be entitled to claim the same employment rights as secular employees for the first time after a landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal.”

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The Times, 20th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Eight out of ten CCTV images offer no help in solving crimes – The Times

Posted October 22nd, 2007 in closed circuit television, news, police by sally

“Eight images out of ten supplied to the police from closed-circuit television do not help to identify criminals, according to a Home Office report published yesterday.”

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The Times, 20th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk