Home Secretary: We’re fighting back – Home Office
“A new ‘action squad’ will work with police and local agencies in every community to help them take on the problem of anti-social behaviour.”
Home Office, 8th May 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Day: 9 May 2008
New language rule for 57 bodies – BBC News
“The Bank of England and the Royal Mail are two of 57 new organisations which will soon have to treat Welsh on an equal footing with English. Heritage Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas is to bring the organisations under the Welsh Language Act, meaning they will have to provide some services in Welsh.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Open verdict over hospital death – BBC News
“There were ‘serious deficiencies’ in care given to a man who died hours after entering hospital but they did not amount to neglect, a coroner said.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Health care failings in killings – BBC News
“A man who killed a 21-year-old man had told mental health services of his fantasies to murder – but was not given adequate help, a report has found.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Men are guilty of student killing – BBC News
“A jury has found two men guilty of killing a student who died following an assault in an underpass.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Force bids to stop £500,000 claim – BBC News
“Nine detectives, who were cleared of misusing Cumbria Police vehicles, are facing a delay in hearing whether they can sue the force for £500,000 damages.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two men guilty of mugging murders – BBC News
“Two men have been found guilty of murder after two men died being mugged.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Benefits officers enlisted to tackle anti-social behaviour – The Independent
“Officials from housing benefits officers to TV licence inspectors are to be enlisted in the fight against anti-social behaviour, under plans unveiled today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”
The Independent, 8th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Freedom Of Information: Businesses must disclose what they tell ministers – The Independent
“Secret deals between industry players and politicians have long been part of government business. Now, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, they will be subject to scrutiny.”
The Independent, 9th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Paedophile freed after judge says victim, 11, ‘welcomed sex’ – Daily Telegraph
“A ‘high risk’ paedophile who groomed and abused an 11-year-old girl on her school lunch break has walked free after a judge said the girl had ‘welcomed sex.’ ”
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police can’t break up ‘too dark’ raves – Daily Telegraph
“A police force has admitted it is powerless to break up illegal raves – because it is too dark when they are in full swing.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Comparison sites warned over misleading quotes – The Guardian
“The Financial Services Authority has warned insurance comparison sites that they must treat customers fairly and give correct information about quotes listed or risk a regulatory crackdown if they fail to provide consumers ‘with clear, fair and not misleading’ information.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police investigate fatal blast that destroyed three homes – The Guardian
“Detectives investigating an explosion that killed a man and destroyed three terrace houses were last night examining whether he was murdered.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bosses asked to wage war on obesity crisis by mixing work with play – The Times
“Nipping out of the office for a game of tennis will no longer be considered bunking off under a government initiative to incorporate sport into the national working day.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Barrister Mark Saunders’ father wants to know why the police shot his son five times – The Times
“The barrister killed after a five-hour siege was shot at least five times by police marksmen positioned outside the building, The Times has been told.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
How Robbie Williams helped Ant and Dec swipe Catherine Tate’s prize – The Times
“Organisers of the British Comedy Awards promised Robbie Williams that he could present an award to Ant and Dec if the singer agreed to appear – even though the ITV presenters had not been selected for a prize.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Osama bin Laden’s ‘right-hand man’ Abu Qatada wins bail fight – The Times
“An extremist Muslim cleric regarded as Osama bin Laden’s ‘spiritual ambassador in Europe’ must be released on bail, a judge ruled yesterday.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
ASBOs quietly dropped as most young offenders ignore them – The Times
“One of Labour’s main policies to tackle yobbish disorder is facing a slow death after figures published yesterday showed a sharp drop in antisocial behaviour orders.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
