Christians seek right to sue BBC for blasphemy – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2007 in blasphemy, freedom of expression, media, news by sally

“A Christian group trying to prosecute the producer and broadcaster of Jerry Springer – The Opera under blasphemy laws will take its case to the high court in London today.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2007

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Balls calls for new policies to help ‘tweenagers’ cope with temptation – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2007 in alcohol abuse, children, drug abuse, news by sally

“A generation of British “tweenagers” – children aged between eight and 13 – are at risk of losing interest in school and experimenting with drugs and alcohol as the problems traditionally associated with teenagers come into effect earlier, a minister warned yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2007

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UK condemned for failing to protect children’s rights – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2007 in children, human rights, news by sally

“The UK government will be criticised today over key aspects of children’s human rights in a report highlighting how youngsters in custody are being handcuffed or have needed oxygen after being restrained.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2007

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Shake-up in appointing judges ‘risks standards’ – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2007 in judiciary, news by sally

“Britain’s most senior judge has expressed fears that reforms to the way judges are appointed risks politicising the judiciary and threatening standards.”

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The Times, 20th November 2007

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Inquest families must not get legal aid, judges rule – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2007 in inquests, legal aid, news by sally

“Bereaved families cannot generally claim legal aid for inquests or it will ‘risk imposing an unjustified burden’ on the system, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.”

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The Times, 20th November 2007

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