Smith: firms should not go to strip clubs

Posted November 17th, 2008 in news, sex establishments by sally

“The Home Secretary has hit out at corporate high-fliers who entertain their clients at lap-dancing clubs. Jacqui Smith branded the practice ‘bizarre’ as the Government prepared to unveil a crackdown on the sex trade that is expected to criminalise most people who use prostitutes.”

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The Independent, 17th November 2008

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Make pre-nups legally binding, says Tory thinktank – The Guardian

Posted November 17th, 2008 in cohabitation, news, prenuptial agreements by sally

“Pre-nuptial agreements would be legally binding, and cohabiting couples would not have the same rights as those who marry, under Tory plans for strengthening marriage unveiled today.”

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The Guardian, 17th November 2008

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Baby P three face ‘substantial’ jail sentences – The Independent

Posted November 17th, 2008 in child abuse, murder, news by sally

“The three people convicted of involvement in killing Baby P were warned that they face ‘substantial’ terms in prison.”

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The Independent, 14th November 2008

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Women jurors think rape victims were ‘asking for it’, says Dame Helen Mirren – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 17th, 2008 in juries, news, rape by sally

“Women jurors are more likely to clear rape defendants because they believe the alleged victim is likely to have been ‘asking for it’, Dame Helen Mirren has claimed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th November 2008

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BBC 4’s Law in Action not cutting it? – The Times

Posted November 17th, 2008 in media, news by sally

“‘It seems strange that, at a time when the BBC is under attack for producing offensive and infantile broadcasts at enormous public expense and of little public service value, it proposes to reduce Law in Action, which makes a real contribution to public awareness of what could otherwise remain a dry, esoteric and hidden subject.'”

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The Times, 16th November 2008

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How old is old enough to decide whether to live or die? – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 17th, 2008 in assisted suicide, children, news by sally

“Last February Josie Grove, 16, died after her parents backed her decision to forgo painful treatment for leukaemia. Her mother, Jacqui, talks to Olga Craig about her death, and applauds the bravery of ‘right-to-die’ teenager Hannah Jones.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th November 2008

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Nasty, brutish and short: The horrific life of Baby P – The Independent

Posted November 17th, 2008 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“At just 17 months, a little boy was tortured to death. Why did social services fail to prevent this tragedy? Nina Lakhani and Andrew Johnson investigate.”

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The Independent, 16th November 2008

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Criminal checks ‘forced’ on staff – BBC News

Posted November 17th, 2008 in criminal records, employment, news by sally

“Some public bodies and firms working on government contracts force staff to submit to criminal records checks, a BBC investigation has found.”

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BBC News, 16th November 2008

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Web providers to be named and shamed over offensive content – The Guardian

Posted November 17th, 2008 in children, internet, news, obscenity by sally

“Politicians are ready to introduce league tables naming and shaming the speed with which internet service providers take down offensive material.”

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The Guardian, 15th November 2008

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Paying for sex with prostitutes to be made a criminal offence – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 17th, 2008 in news, prostitution by sally

“Paying for sex with prostitutes is expected to become a criminal offence under proposals to be announced this week following a Government review of the law.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th November 2008

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Man cleared of rape fails in attempt to sue – The Guardian

Posted November 17th, 2008 in malicious prosecution, miscarriage of justice, news, rape by sally

“A man cleared by the court of appeal of raping a woman cannot sue her for damages, the high court said yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 15th November 2008

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Haringey ‘overruled’ attempt to put Baby P into care – The Guardian

Posted November 17th, 2008 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“A senior manager at the social services department in Haringey, North London, overruled the concerns of colleagues and senior police officers to return Baby P to his mother and his eventual death, it has been claimed.”

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The Times, 17th November 2008

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Judge orders girl to write apology for killing HMS Belfast’s cat – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 17th, 2008 in animal cruelty, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who drowned a rescue cat adopted by the crew of HMS Belfast has been ordered to write a letter of apology as part of a nine-month supervision order.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th November 2008

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UK identities sold for £80 online – BBC News

Posted November 17th, 2008 in identity fraud, news by sally

“Internet fraudsters sell complete financial identities for just £80, according to an online safety group.”

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BBC News, 17th November 2008

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Red tape ‘stops police visiting crime victims’ officers tell Jacqui Smith – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 17th, 2008 in news, police, victims by sally

“Rank-and-file police officers have said Home Secretary Jacqui Smith’s desire for them to visit every victim of crime in person is ‘laudable’ but cannot be achieved without slashing red tape.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th November 2008

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Solicitors warned on offering hard-to-shift homes in prize draws – The Times

Posted November 17th, 2008 in gambling, news, sale of land, solicitors by sally

“Solicitors across the country have received a formal warning about the dangers of getting involved in prize draws to shift unsold houses and flats during the economic downturn.”

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The Times, 15th November 2008

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