IPCC watchdog to probe undercover police officer case – BBC News

Posted October 21st, 2011 in courts, demonstrations, evidence, investigatory powers, news, perjury, police by tracey

“Scotland Yard has called in the police watchdog over claims an undercover officer underwent a criminal trial using his operational alias.”

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BBC News, 20th October 2011

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Watchdog warns of difficulty over challenging state decisions – The Guardian

Posted October 21st, 2011 in complaints, news, ombudsmen, tribunals by tracey

“The government is making it more difficult for the public to challenge decisions made by the state, the official watchdog for complaints has warned.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2011

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Leveson considers taking anonymous evidence from tabloid journalists – The Guardian

Posted October 21st, 2011 in anonymity, evidence, inquiries, media, news, privacy by tracey

“Journalists will be able to anonymously submit evidence under oath as part of proposals set to be introduced by Lord Justice Leveson’s inquiry into phone hacking and press ethics.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2011

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Sound judgments – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 21st, 2011 in freedom of expression, human rights, judges, media, news, sentencing, violent disorder by tracey

“Recent pronouncements by Lord Judge, the Lord Chief Justice, have been momentous, particularly his statements about the Human Rights Act.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th October 2011

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Ministers bar hereditary peerages from passing to women – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 21st, 2011 in news, peerages & dignities, royal family, sex discrimination, succession by tracey

“Ministers have ruled out a change in the law that would have allowed hereditary peerages to pass to women.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th October 2011

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