Mother admits 2004 baby killing – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in child abuse, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who killed her baby son four years ago has been given a suspended 12-month jail sentence.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Suffolk killer renews appeal bid – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has renewed his appeal against convictions.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pesticide controls ‘unacceptable’ – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in health & safety, news, pesticides by sally

“A woman who lives on the edge of farm fields in Sussex has accused the government of failing to protect people from pesticides. Georgina Downs claims the government’s method of assessing the health risk of chemicals sprayed on crops does not address long-term rural residents. She is asking the High Court to rule the government’s approach breaches UK and European law.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ex-Gurkhas win High Court review – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in armed forces, Gurkhas, news, race discrimination by sally

“Ex-Gurkhas who claim they have been racially discriminated against by the UK government have won the right to stage a High Court challenge.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Surce: www.bbc.co.uk

Magistrate loses bid to sue daughter-in-law for libel over assault claim – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 15th, 2008 in defamation, magistrates, news by sally

“A magistrate who tried to sue his former daughter-in-law for defamation claiming she had ‘maliciously’ accused him of assault has lost his case. ”

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Daily Telgraph, 15th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Parents to be ‘responsible’ for child’s sentence – The Times

Posted July 15th, 2008 in news, parental responsibility, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Parents could be made legally responsible for ensuring their children complete sentences handed down for youth offending, under government plans published today to tackle criminal behaviour by youngsters.”

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The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

New self defence laws back ‘have-a-go heroes’ – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2008 in news, self-defence by sally

“New laws coming into force today will give greater protection to ‘have-a-go heroes’ who challenge burglars or other criminals.”

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The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Watchdog raises red flag over plan to record all phone calls and e-mails – The Times

Posted July 15th, 2008 in data protection, internet, news, telecommunications by sally

“Britain’s information watchdog criticised today plans for a massive Government database holding details of every phone call and e-mail and the time spent on the internet by the public as a step too far.”

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The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Man who confronted gang cleared – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in assault, news by sally

“A senior health worker who challenged a gang of anti-social underage drinkers with a stick has been cleared of taking the law into his own hands.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Madeleine suspect in damages win – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in defamation, news by sally

“Ex-pat Robert Murat has settled a claim for damages over allegations in British newspapers that he was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.”

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BBC News, 15th july 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions v N E Plastics Ltd – WLR Daily

Posted July 15th, 2008 in customs and excise, law reports, time limits by sally

Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions v N E Plastics Ltd [2008] WLR(D); [2008] WLR (D) 236

For the purposes of s 146A(3) Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 matters within the knowledge of officers of HM Revenue and Customs were not to be imputed to the Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions, so that the period for the commencement of summary proceedings started only when sufficient evidence to warrant proceedings came to the attention of the Director or his staff.”

WLR Daily, 14th July 2008

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Daily Cause List, 15th July 2008

Posted July 15th, 2008 in news by sally

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible.

Regina v Rahman and Regina v Mohammed – Times Law Reports

Posted July 15th, 2008 in law reports, sentencing, terrorism by sally

Regina v Rahman and Regina v Mohammed

Court of Appeal

“Sentences for terrorist offences, while requiring an element of deterrence, must not be disproportionate to the facts of the particular offence as that would be likely to inflame rather than deter extremism.”

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Regina v Bonellie Regina v Hughes and Regina v Miller – Times Law Reports

Posted July 15th, 2008 in law reports, murder, sentencing by sally

Regina v Bonellie Regina v Hughes and Regina v Miller

Court of Appeal

“For a murder to involve sadistic conduct, so as to merit a 30-year starting point in determining the minimum term of the mandatory life sentence, the conduct had to involve a significant degree of awareness of pleasure in the infliction of pain, suffering or humiliation.”

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Lockyer Service Review into Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 15th, 2008 in press releases, sentencing by sally

“Maria Eagle has made a statement about the publication of the Lockyer Service Review into Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners.”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Straw publishes White Paper on Lords reform – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 15th, 2008 in parliament, press releases by sally

“The government today set out proposals for the next stage of reforming the House of Lords.”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK – UK Border Agency

Posted July 15th, 2008 in citizenship, press releases by sally

“Foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay, the Government announced today.”

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UK Border Agency, 14th July 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Father threw girl at moving car – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in news, sentencing, wounding by sally

“A father who threw his four-year-old daughter ‘like a doll’ against a moving car, has been given a two-year suspended jail sentence.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Restaurants chains accused of taking tips from waiting staff – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 15th, 2008 in employment, news, remuneration by sally

“A campaign to stop restaurants from keeping a portion of the £4 billion tips left for low-paid waiting staff each year is gaining momentum. MPs are now calling for a loophole in the law to be closed, to stop major restaurant chains from using the service tips left by customers to top up earnings so they reach the minimum wage, or meet costs.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Eating disorder manager escapes charges over sex with patients – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 15th, 2008 in news, nurses, sexual offences by sally

“The manager of an eating disorder clinic who abused more than 100 patients over twenty years has escaped charges after prosecutors decided a conviction was unlikely.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk