Penwithick man who shot teenager cleared of wounding – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2011 in grievous bodily harm, news, wounding by sally

“A man who shot a boy in the neck with an air rifle has been cleared of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and unlawful wounding.”

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BBC News, 4th February 2011

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Coalition to scrap sex trafficking safeguards – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2011 in gangmasters, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

“Government to close special police units and rebuff EU moves to protect victims and target criminal gangs.”

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The Independent, 6th February 2011

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‘Pet boutique’ millionaire fined after dog bit jogger’s bottom – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 7th, 2011 in dogs, news, personal injuries by sally

“The millionaire owner of one of London’s top ‘pet boutiques’ has been ordered to pay £1,000 after his dog bit a jogger on the bottom.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2011

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Case for legal aid – from a desperate young mother – The Guardian

Posted February 7th, 2011 in legal aid, news by sally

“Evidence to a distinguished panel of non-lawyers gives MPs a powerful reminder of the need for publicly funded legal advice.”

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The Guardian, 4th February 2011

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New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2011 in ASBOs, news, police, young offenders by sally

“A range of measures to tackle anti-social behaviour will be unveiled as the Government pledges to crack down on minor crime.”

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The Independent, 7th February 2011

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Bribery Act is not perfect but brings UK into line with OECD – The Guardian

Posted February 7th, 2011 in bribery, corruption, news, treaties by sally

“When the Ministry of Justice delayed the Bribery Act for the third time this week the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) threatened to put the UK on an export blacklist along with Nigeria, Russia and Israel and others.”

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The Guardian, 4th February 2011

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