Court rules UK child maintenance laws discriminated against same-sex couples – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2010 in child support, civil partnerships, homosexuality, news by sally

“The European Court of Human Rights has declared that rules on child maintenance prior to introduction of the Civil Partnership Act discriminated against those in same-sex relationships.”

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The Guardian, 30th September 2010

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Carer jailed for defrauding Worcester man of £300,000 – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in care workers, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“A carer who defrauded an elderly man of about £300,000 has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2010

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New checks call after rail death in Essex – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in health & safety, inquests, news, railways by sally

“A coroner has called for new safety checks after hearing how an Essex rail worker was fatally injured when a ‘poorly welded’ basket fell on to him.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2010

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Ambulance-chasing lawyers facing curbs in review of health and safety rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2010 in fees, health & safety, legal services, news, personal injuries by sally

“A review of health and safety laws by a Tory peer is understood to recommend that the activities of personal injury and negligence lawyers should be curbed. The recommendation is one of 40 in a review of health and safety legislation by Lord Young of Graffham, a former trade secretary in Margaret Thatcher’s Government.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2010

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Nurse jailed for murdering elderly parents – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2010 in murder, news, nurses, sentencing by sally

“A nurse found guilty of using ‘extreme violence’ to murder her elderly parents was jailed for life today with a minimum term of 18 years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2010

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Equality law rendered ‘toothless’ by coalition review – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2010 in equality, news by sally

“The Equality Act has been rendered ‘virtually toothless’ by the government’s admission that only part of the legislation will be implemented when it comes into effect tomorrow, according to campaigners.”

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The Guardian, 30th September 2010

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Police surveillance of Muslims set up with ‘no regard for law’ – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2010 in closed circuit television, investigatory powers, Islam, news, police by sally

“A secret police operation to place thousands of Muslims living in Birmingham under permanent surveillance was implemented with virtually no consultation, oversight or regard for the law, a report found today.”

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The Guardian, 30th September 2010

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