Joint enterprise law means even bystanders can get life – The Times

Posted July 9th, 2009 in joint enterprise, news by sally

“Even bystanders can find themselves convicted of murder under a legal doctrine known as ‘joint enterprise’. The centuries-old principle enables gang members to be prosecuted for a murder even when there is no evidence as to who inflicted the fatal blow.”

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The Times, 9th July 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Straw promises another increase in media scrutiny of family courts – The Times

Posted July 9th, 2009 in family courts, media, news, reporting restrictions by sally

“Thousands of cases in the family courts will be exposed to increased public scrutiny under reforms to be announced today by Jack Straw.”

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The Times, 9th July 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk