Prisoner numbers could hit 95,800 by 2015, says minister – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2008 in news, prisons by sally

“The prison population in England and Wales could hit 95,800 by 2015 – a rise of nearly 15% on the present figure – the Ministry of Justice said today.”

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The Guardian, 18th September 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Falconer: Lehman collapse to trigger wave of ‘mega disputes’ – The Times

Posted September 18th, 2008 in banking, news by sally

“The collapse of Lehman Brothers in an already struggling world economy will trigger an explosion of ‘mega litigation’ according to the former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton.”

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The Times, 18th September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Father revealed his lingerie to train drivers – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 18th, 2008 in news, outraging public decency by sally

“A married father-of-three wore a curly blonde wig and revealed skimpy lingerie to passing train drivers at the side of the tracks, a court was told.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted September 18th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Sale of Registration Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Criminal Defence Service (Recovery of Defence Costs Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Employment and Support Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008

The Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 2008

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Call to give local people power to block licensing applications – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“People could be given the power to object to alcohol licensing applications on public health grounds under a radical plan from a commission charged with improving health in the most sickly city in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 18th September 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

A disgusting feast of filth? – The Times

Posted September 18th, 2008 in freedom of expression, theatre by sally

“The theatre is a watchword for unfettered artistic licence. Or is it? Dramatists and producers still engage in battles with state censors — who can still determine what is fitting for public consumption. The official role of state censor, given to the Lord Chamberlain under the Licensing Act 1737, may well be dead — but censorship is alive and well in other guises.”

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The Times, 18th September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Police lawfully killed armed man – BBC News

Posted September 18th, 2008 in firearms, inquests, police by sally

“An inquest into the death of a man shot by a police firearms officer has returned a verdict of lawful killing.”

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BBC News, 17th September 2008

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Doorstep sellers must offer cancellation rights, even if invited to sell – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 18th, 2008 in consumer protection, contracts, news, sale of goods by sally

“Consumers will be allowed to cancel contracts signed with door-to-door salesmen even when they have requested the visit to their home or office, under new Regulations that come into force in October.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th September 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Jack Straw says 50,000 prisoners to be freed from jail early by January – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 18th, 2008 in early release, news, prisons by sally

“Nearly 50,000 prisoners will have been released early by the beginning of next year to ease jail overcrowding, Jack Straw has admitted.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

‘I do not remove a child unless it is the right thing to do’ – The Times

Posted September 18th, 2008 in family courts, special report by sally

“Judges, and the system, feel beleaguered. The Times has accused family courts of operating in a ‘conspiracy of silence’ — particularly in care cases. While injustices may occur, judges feel that the picture is distorted. So The Times had been granted rare access to sit on the bench and witness family justice from a judge’s-eye view. ”

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The Times, 18th September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Trials disrupted as barristers boycott high-cost case panel – Legal Week

Posted September 18th, 2008 in barristers, criminal justice, fees, news by sally

“The Government is in crisis talks with the Bar Council after the poor uptake of the very high-cost criminal cases (VHCC) panel has threatened the number of major trials going ahead.”

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Legal Week, 18th September 2008

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Gurkhas need strong ties to stay in UK, court told – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2008 in armed forces, Gurkhas, immigration, news by sally

“Nepalese Gurkhas who fought with the British army but retired before their regimental headquarters moved to the UK from Hong Kong in 1997, do not have strong ties to the country and have no right to settle in it, a Home Office lawyer told a judge in the high court yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 18th September 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk