Home Office in revolt at Smith’s plan for ‘Big Brother’ database – The Independent

Posted October 21st, 2008 in internet, investigatory powers, news, telecommunications by sally

“Senior Home Office officials have expressed concern about the Government’s controversial plans to set up a new ‘Big Brother’ national database, according to a leaked memo.”

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The Independent, 20th October 2008

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Damages for injured rugby player – BBC News

Posted October 21st, 2008 in damages, news, personal injuries, sport by sally

“A rugby player has settled his claim for damages after suffering a serious eye injury which left him partially sighted.”

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BBC News, 20th October 2008

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79 high-risk offenders charged with new crimes after release – The Guardian

Posted October 21st, 2008 in dangerous offenders, news, recidivists by sally

“Public confidence in the supervision of high-risk offenders released from prison suffered a fresh blow yesterday with the disclosure that 79 have been charged in the last year with a further serious crime, up to and including murder or rape.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2008

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MPs seek relaxation of rules for Lloyd’s insurance market – The Guardian

Posted October 21st, 2008 in insurance, Lloyd's, news by sally

“MPs have recommended the fast-track deregulation and relaxation of the rules governing the Lloyd’s of London insurance market as the government is proposing to toughen up regulation of the banking industry.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2008

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Phil Woolas: Our asylum failure ‘has spread misery and division’ – The Times

Posted October 21st, 2008 in asylum, news by sally

“The new Immigration Minister has condemned his own Government for the way it handled migration and asylum-seekers.”

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The Times, 21st October 2008

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Harman to block Commons votes on liberalising abortion laws – The Guardian

Posted October 21st, 2008 in abortion, news by sally

“Harriet Harman is planning to block a series of Commons votes tomorrow to liberalise Britain’s abortion laws, which could have overturned a ban in Northern Ireland, in a move that was condemned as ‘disgraceful’.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2008

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