Labour forces secret inquests Bill through the Commons – The Independent

Posted November 10th, 2009 in inquests, news by sally

“Secret inquests which will bar bereaved families and the public from attending hearings into controversial deaths were forced through Parliament last night.”

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The Independent, 10th November 2009

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Call for ban on drinks industry sponsoring sporting events – The Guardian

Posted November 10th, 2009 in advertising, alcohol abuse, news, sport by sally

“The government should ban the alcohol industry from sponsoring any sporting event in the interest of preventing harm, international medical experts say today.”

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The Guardian, 10th November 2009

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Jack Straw orders review of police cautions for violent offences – The Guardian

Posted November 10th, 2009 in cautions, news, violent offenders by sally

“A review of the police use of cautions to deal with violent offenders was ordered today by the justice secretary,  Jack Straw, after concerns voiced by magistrates, the director of public prosecutions and senior police officers.”

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The Guardian, 10th November 2009

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Watchdog backs off over BBC’s pedigree breeders exposé – The Times

Posted November 10th, 2009 in news by sally

“An investigation into a BBC documentary that exposed the poor health of pedigree dogs descended into farce yesterday after the broadcaster forced Ofcom to postpone publication of its report.”

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The Times, 10th November 2009

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Former showjumper Christopher Robertson jailed for injuring cyclist – The Times

Posted November 10th, 2009 in news by sally

“A former international showjumper who critically injured a cyclist because he was taking up too much road has been jailed for 33 months by Guildford Crown Court.”

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The Times, 10th November 2009

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