Can Google Street View stay ahead of the privacy lawyers? – The Times

Posted April 2nd, 2009 in internet, news, privacy by sally

“The voyeur in me has been fascinated with Google’s controversial mapping service Street View. Now we are able to peer over people’s front gardens from the comfort of our computers but the lawyer in me wonders whether the many complaints of breach of privacy that have already been made will lead to legal action against it.”

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The Times, 2nd April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Hundreds of paedophiles escape with a caution – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 2nd, 2009 in cautions, child abuse, news, sexual offences by sally

“One in three paedophiles who prey on children under 13 are let off with a caution, figures show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st April 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Man sentenced for killing game-obsessed partner – The Independent

Posted April 2nd, 2009 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who fatally stabbed his partner after an argument about her heavy use of a Playstation was sentenced today to at least 14 years in prison. ”

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The Independent, 1st April 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Powers of Attorney cost reduction takes effect – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 2nd, 2009 in fees, news, powers of attorney by sally

“The cost of registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) forms will be cheaper from today following recent public consultation.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk