Home Office to deport Jamaican mother after 10 years in UK – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2010 in asylum, children, deportation, immigration, news by sally

“A hunger striker who protested at the treatment of immigration detainees in Yarl’s Wood detention centre is due to be deported to Jamaica today.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2010

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Couple jailed over sham marriage in Lancashire – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in fraud, immigration, marriage, news, perjury, sentencing by sally

“The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has said it is committed to tackling sham marriages after a couple were jailed for staging a ceremony in Lancashire.”

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BBC News, 15th September 2010

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Driver jailed for Gerrards Cross cyclist crash death – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in dangerous driving, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A driver who hit a cyclist leaving him dying in a Buckinghamshire road has been jailed for five years.”

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BBC News, 15th September 2010

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Soham report author says public inquiries are not worth the money – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2010 in inquiries, news by sally

“Public inquiries are failing to restore public confidence and have ‘little impact’ on reforms, according to the former chairman of the Soham inquiry.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2010

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Derren Brown show investigated over railway stunt – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2010 in complaints, media, news by sally

“Ofcom receives complaints that scene featuring hypnotised man chained to train tracks was dangerous.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2010

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Surrey rogue trader jailed for defrauding elderly – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in consumer protection, fraud, money laundering, news, sentencing by sally

“A rogue trader has been jailed for more than five years in what is thought to be the longest term handed out for a trading standards prosecution.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2010

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Three men jailed for Stoke Minster lead theft – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in news, sentencing, theft by sally

“Three men have been jailed for eight months after admitting stealing lead from the roof of Stoke Minster.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2010

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Top Roman Catholic school split by legal battle – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 15th, 2010 in education, injunctions, news by sally

“Parents of children at Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, west London, have secured a temporary injunction to stop the Roman Catholic church parachuting in new governors.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2010

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Privilege judgment is an unjustified blow to in-house lawyers – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2010 in barristers, EC law, legal profession, news, privilege, solicitors by sally

“The European court of justice’s ruling will prevent in-house lawyers giving frank advice in antitrust cases.”

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The Guardian, 14th September 2010

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Trust admits drug death blunder at Telford hospital – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in compensation, homicide, medical treatment, news by sally

“A hospital has admitted giving a patient with pneumonia and breathing difficulties a combination of drugs that led to his death.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2010

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Driver jailed over Sunderland boy’s death – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in careless driving, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A driver has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a 12-year-old Sunderland boy who had overcome cancer.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2010

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 15th, 2010 in news by sally

The Community Care, Services for Carers and Children’s Services (Direct Payments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Solicitors’ (Non-Contentious Business) Remuneration (Amendment) Order 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Bribery Act consultation launched – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 15th, 2010 in bribery, consultations, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice is set to consult with UK companies about the new UK Bribery Act, which will come into force in April 2011”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th September 2010

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Ten years in jail for immigration fraudster – Home Office

“A Hounslow man was today jailed following a UK Border Agency investigation which revealed he set up bogus companies to allow immigrants to extend their visas.”

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Home Office, 14th September 2010

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Boston Town footballer jailed for identity fraud – UK Border Agency

Posted September 15th, 2010 in identity fraud, press releases, sentencing by sally

“A Boston Town footballer was today imprisoned for 11 months after admitting using a false identity.”

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UK Border Agency, 14th September 2010

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‘Serial love cheat’ conman jailed – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“A ruthless conman who tricked women out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed for six years and 10 months.”

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BBC News, 14th September 2010

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Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for ‘mockery’ – BBC News

Posted September 15th, 2010 in advertising, news by sally

“An ice cream company banned from using an advert displaying a pregnant nun has vowed to position similar posters in London in time for the Pope’s visit.”

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BBCNews, 15th September 2010

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Former Harlequins physio Steph Brennan struck off over Bloodgate – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, physiotherapists, sport by sally

“The former Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan was today struck off by the Health Professions Council for misconduct after a two-day hearing into his part in last year’s Bloodgate affair.”

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The Guardian, 14th September 2010

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Sex trafficking gang offered to sell young virgins to wealthy Arabs – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2010 in conspiracy, news, prostitution, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

“An Iranian gang who tried to sell young female virgins to wealthy Arabs charging up to £150,000 a girl, was jailed for sex trafficking and prostitution today.”

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The Guardian, 14th September 2010

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Inquiry into treatment of rape victims shelved – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 15th, 2010 in inquiries, news, police, rape, victims by sally

“The £441,000 audit was launched last year after a series of major blunders by detectives investigating rape cases. But the decision to shelve it was taken after Theresa May, the Home Secretary, was asked to identify budget savings.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2010

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