Government defeated over military inquest coroners – The Independent

Posted October 27th, 2009 in armed forces, coroners, inquests, news by sally

“The Government was defeated in the Lords tonight as peers voted to give a Deputy Chief Coroner the role of specialising in military inquests.”

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The Independent, 26th October 2009

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Alan Johnson ‘stops the clock’ on Gary McKinnon’s extradition proceedings – The Times

Posted October 27th, 2009 in computer crime, evidence, extradition, mental health, news by sally

“The Home Secretary has thrown a lifeline to Gary McKinnon, the alleged computer hacker, with a promise to examine new medical evidence “very carefully” before deciding on his extradition to the United States.”

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The Times, 27th October 2009

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Criminals ‘under supervision’: Murderer Dano Sonnex – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 27th, 2009 in dangerous offenders, news, probation by sally

“Blunders in the supervision of violent drug addict Dano Sonnex meant he was free to kill French students Gabriel Ferez and Laurent Bonomo last year.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th October 2009

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Baby P mother withdraws appeal – BBC News

“Baby P’s mother Tracey Connelly, who was jailed indefinitely for her part in her son’s death, has dropped a bid to appeal against her sentence.”

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BBC News, 26th October 2009

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