Outrage at ruling on helmets for cyclists – The Independent

Posted March 16th, 2009 in bicycles, news, road safety by sally

“Britain’s cyclists reacted in uproar yesterday to a High Court ruling that they can be blamed for their injuries if they don’t wear a helmet – even if the accident itself was caused by someone else.”

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The Independent, 16th March 2009

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‘Gents, divorce now – you’ll save a bundle’ – The Times

Posted March 16th, 2009 in divorce, news by sally

“Raymond Tooth is a divorce lawyer known as ‘Jaws’: he has some advice for both sexes in the current economic climate.”

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The Times, 15th March 2009

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Lord Turner to unveil banking crackdown – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 16th, 2009 in financial regulation, news by sally

“Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, will unveil proposals to tighten up financial regulations surrounding banks, hedge funds and tax havens when he publishes his blueprint for international regulation on Wednesday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th March 2009

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Rape complaints were not classified as crimes by police – The Guardian

Posted March 16th, 2009 in news, rape by sally

“The Metropolitan police failed to investigate scores of rape allegations because officers did not record them as criminal offences, the Guardian has learned.”

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The Guardian, 16th March 2009

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Michael Mansfield, QC, to give up court work – The Times

Posted March 16th, 2009 in barristers, news by sally

“Britain’s best-known barrister is hanging up his wig after more than 40 years in the criminal courts — leaving a vacancy at the Bar for a big personality to champion the underdog and unpopular causes”

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The Times, 14th March 2009

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Criminal asset measures ‘failing’ – BBC News

Posted March 16th, 2009 in assets recovery, news, proceeds of crime by sally

“Former Home Secretary David Blunkett has told the BBC that laws intended to help strip criminals of illegally obtained assets are failing to deliver.”

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BBC News, 15th March 2009

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Names of misbehaving judges ‘should be made public’ – The Guardian

Posted March 16th, 2009 in freedom of information, judiciary, news, professional conduct by sally

“An attempt to force the names of misbehaving judges into the open will be launched tomorrow in a groundbreaking freedom of information case.”

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The Guardian, 16th March 2009

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Jack Straw spent £75 million on temporary cells – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 16th, 2009 in detention, news, prisons by sally

“A scheme to house prisoners in police stations because of prison overcrowding has cost taxpayers £75 million.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2009

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