IPCC to probe Scotland Yard after London ‘gang’ shooting – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2011 in complaints, gangs, news, police, violence by sally

“Scotland Yard will be investigated after officers sent to protect mourners at the funeral of a teenager with suspected gang links failed to prevent the shooting of one of his friends when he left the cemetery.”

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The Independent, 5th November 2011

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Are courts demanding too much from jurors? – The Guardian

“Psychologist calls for screening of jurors after two in three admit to feeling stressed and confused over judge’s directions.”

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The Guardian, 7th November 2011

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Basildon Council wins travellers court order – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2011 in injunctions, local government, news, repossession, travellers by sally

“A local authority today said it had been granted a High Court order which would prevent an ‘infamous’ illegal traveller site being reoccupied.”

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The Independent, 7th November 2011

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Royal Brompton children’s heart surgery unit wins high court reprieve – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2011 in hospitals, news by sally

“The reorganisation of children’s heart surgery in England has been thrown into doubt following a high court ruling that the planned closure of a unit at the Royal Brompton hospital in south-west London was unlawful.”

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The Guardian, 7th November 2011

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Reforms will cut claims against NHS in half – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 8th, 2011 in legal aid, medical treatment, news, personal injuries by sally

“Legal aid cuts and the Jackson reforms will slash the number of claims brought against the NHS by 50%, a senior member of the Civil Justice Council has predicted.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th November 2011

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Carry on with the cuts and good divorce reforms will fail – The Guardian

Posted November 8th, 2011 in bills, divorce, families, family courts, legal aid, news, reports by sally

“If passed in its present form, the legal aid bill will compound the agonies of warring families.”

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The Guardian, 6th November 2011

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