Restorative justice could actually restore justice – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 2nd, 2009 in news, restorative justice by sally

“A scheme whereby criminals encounter the victims of their crimes can drastically reduce the rate of reoffending, writes Alasdair Palmer.”

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The Daily Telegraph, 31st October 2009

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Libel tourists flock to ‘easy’ UK courts – The Sunday Times

Posted November 2nd, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“An Icelandic professor has emerged as the latest victim of ‘libel tourism’ in Britain after he was sued in the High Court by a wealthy compatriot for a posting on a website based in Iceland.”

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The Sunday Times, 1st November 2009

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Chief drugs adviser sacked by Home Secretary – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 2nd, 2009 in drug abuse, news by sally

“Alan Johnson, the Home Secretary, has sacked his chief drugs adviser, Professor David Nutt, after he criticised the reclassification of cannabis and said alcohol and cigarettes were more dangerous than ecstasy.”

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The Daily Telegraph, 30th October 2009

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Prison ‘inevitable’ for false rape claims – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 2nd, 2009 in news, rape by sally

“The Court of Appeal said false allegations damage conviction rates of genuine rapes and are ‘terrifying’ for innocent victims.

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The Daily Telegraph, 30th October 2009

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Law lords decide Sigma SIV dispute – The Times

Posted November 2nd, 2009 in news by sally

“Investors in the world’s largest structured investment vehicle (SIV) are set to recover their money after the UK’s highest court clarified how the remains of Sigma Finance Corporation should be divided among competing creditors.”

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The Times, 28th October 2009

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