Stem cell doctor guilty of breaching good practice – The Independent

Posted September 10th, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, doctors, medical treatment, news by sally

“A doctor who exploited ‘vulnerable’ multiple sclerosis patients by exaggerating the benefits of stem cell therapy faces being struck off after his fitness to practise was found to be impaired today.”

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The Independent, 10th September 2010

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 10th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Llangollen and Corwen Railway Order 2010

The Radioactive Contaminated Land Regulations (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The New Woodlands School (Amendment) Order 2010

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Isles of Scilly Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Building Regulations 2010

The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010

Source: www.legislation.org.uk

Son jailed for murdering father and burying his remains – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who murdered his father and buried his remains in concrete in a garden has been jailed for life and ordered to serve at least 16 years.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2010

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Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight – The Independent

Posted September 10th, 2010 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“The Government should seriously consider retaining controversial control orders to keep tabs on suspected terrorists, a think tank said today.”

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The Independent, 10th September 2010

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Recent Stautory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 10th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No.3) Order 2010

The Equality Act 2010 (Qualifying Compromise Contract Specified Person) Order 2010

The North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Order 2010

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Contribution to Costs of Special Resolution Regime) Regulations 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Firm claims sex discrimination in legal aid tender – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 10th, 2010 in law firms, legal aid, news, sex discrimination, tenders by sally

“A London firm has claimed sex discrimination in judicial review proceedings challenging the Legal Services Commission’s refusal to award it immigration and community care contracts.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 9th September 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Kent dog breeder Melanie King banned for animal cruelty – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2010 in animal cruelty, community service, costs, news, suspended sentences by sally

“A Kent breeder who kept dogs in ‘truly appalling’ conditions has been banned from keeping animals for life.”

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BBC News, 9th September 2010

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Payout after Nottingham doctor fails to diagnose tumour – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2010 in damages, doctors, hospitals, medical treatment, news by sally

“A former clergyman left disabled after a delay in diagnosing a brain tumour has received undisclosed substantial damages from a Nottingham hospital.”

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BBC News, 9th September 2010

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Doctor to be charged with modern-day slavery – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2010 in doctors, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

“A doctor who smuggled a woman into Britain to work for her has become the first person in Britain to be charged with modern-day slavery.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk