Twitter revelations spark calls for privacy law – The Guardian

Posted May 11th, 2011 in injunctions, internet, media, news, privacy, public interest by sally

“Goldsmith and Hunt speak out after identities of celebrities alleged to have taken out injunctions are revealed on Twitter.”

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The Guardian, 11th May 2011

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Law Commission: elderly care must be reformed – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 11th, 2011 in care homes, elderly, Law Commission, local government, news, social services by sally

“Elderly people will be guaranteed a minimum level of council help under plans for the most radical overhaul of social care in 60 years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th May 2011

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On-the-spot £100 fines for dangerous drivers – The Independent

Posted May 11th, 2011 in dangerous driving, fines, news, police by sally

“Police will be able to hand out on-the-spot fines for careless driving under a new strategy being launched to to make Britain’s roads safer.”

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The Independent, 11th May 2011

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Information commissioner criticised over ACS:Law fine – The Guardian

Posted May 11th, 2011 in data protection, fines, law firms, news, privacy by sally

“Privacy campaigners have accused the information commissioner of a ‘monumental error of judgment’ for fining a London-based lawyer just £1,000 rather than £200,000 because his company, ACS:Law, had ceased trading.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2011

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Supreme Court to rule on miscarriage of justice payouts – BBC News

Posted May 11th, 2011 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“The UK Supreme Court is due to rule on whether compensation should be more widely available for people who have been wrongfully convicted.”

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BBC News, 11th May 2011

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How combative tabloid morality has fuelled the privacy debate – The Guardian

Posted May 11th, 2011 in injunctions, legislation, media, news, privacy, public interest by sally

“Britain’s unique brand of ‘kiss and tell’ journalism has led to pressure for legislation, but ministers recognise the difficulties.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2011

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