The fine line between tolerance and political correctness – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2008 in human rights, minorities, special report by sally

“Does one betray or does one defend Western values by allowing those committed to destroying them to be exposed to practices that are anti-Western?”

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The Times, 26th June 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Ken Russell’s former wife contests will of mother’s lesbian lover – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2008 in news, wills by sally

“The case of the sculptress, her £2.3m estate, an elderly lesbian with Alzheimer’s disease and her severely indebted actress daughter reached London’s High Court yesterday.”

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The Independent, 26th June 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

The £16.3 million compensation set aside for pavement falls – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 26th, 2008 in damages, local government, news, personal injuries by sally

“Local councils are having to set aside at least £16.3 million to cover cases where people sue for compensation for injuries caused by pavement falls, new research has claimed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd June 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

‘No win, no fee’ under scrutiny – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 26th, 2008 in fees, press releases by sally

“A research-based review of no win, no fee arrangements in England and Wales was announced today (25 June).”

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Ministry of Justice, 25th June 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Outer Temple and Mark Howard QC win Bar’s top awards – The Lawyer

Posted June 26th, 2008 in barristers, news by sally

“Outer Temple Chambers won Chambers of the Year at The Lawyer Awards last night (24 June), while Mark Howard QC of Brick Court scooped Barrister of the Year.”

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The Lawyer, 25th June 2008

Source: www.thelawyer.com

The Anonymity Crisis – BBC Law in Action

Posted June 26th, 2008 in anonymity, special report, witnesses by sally

“A House of Lords judgement on witness anonymity has created huge headaches for courts and lawmakers – but is there a way forward?”

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BBC Law in Action, 24th June 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

A quarter of adults to face ‘anti-paedophile’ tests – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 26th, 2008 in child abuse, criminal records, news by sally

“A quarter of the adult population faces an ‘anti-paedophile’ test in an escalation of child protection policies, according to a report.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th June 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

‘Muddle-through’ system blamed for loss of 25m benefit records – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2008 in data protection, government departments, news by sally

“The loss of 25m child benefit records, including bank details and sensitive personal information, was brought about by a ‘woefully inadequate system’ and was ‘entirely avoidable’, according to two reports published yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk