24-hour drink law has not cut violence, say frontline workers – The Times

Posted July 1st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, public order by sally

“The Government’s attempt to reduce alcohol-related disorder by introducing 24-hour drinking has failed dismally, according to a survey.”

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The Times, 1st July 2008

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Asylum refugees’ treatment ‘inhuman’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 1st, 2008 in asylum, news by sally

“An inquiry will tomorrow (30 June) brand Britain’s asylum system inhumane and urge the Government to improve the treatment of refugees.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th June 2008

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Inmate deportations increase 22% – BBC News

Posted July 1st, 2008 in deportation, news by sally

“A record number of foreign criminals have been removed from the UK in the first six months of this year, according to figures.”

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BBC News, 1st July 2008

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NSPCC urges help for young abusers – The Independent

Posted July 1st, 2008 in news, sexual offences, young offenders by sally

“Children who commit sex offences are growing up into adult abusers because they are not getting the treatment they need to stop their behaviour, a leading charity warned last night.”

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The Independent, 29th June 2008

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Chagos Islands exiles fight again for right to return – The Times

Posted July 1st, 2008 in Chagos Islands, news by sally

“Descendants of slaves transported to pick coconuts on a tropical plantation asked the House of Lords yesterday for the right to return to their homeland.”

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The Times, 1st July 2008

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Jean Charles de Menezes inquest: 44 police officers granted anonymity – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 1st, 2008 in anonymity, inquests, news, police by sally

“All 44 police officers who applied for anonymity at the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes will have their identity kept secret using a screen and code-names, it was ruled on Monday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th June 2008

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Smoke ban for mental health units – BBC News

Posted July 1st, 2008 in hospitals, news, smoking by sally

“The smoking ban is being extended to the buildings and grounds of mental health hospitals in England.”

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BBC News, 1st July 2008

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