‘Sexist’ Ryanair ad faces inquiry – The Guardian

Posted December 14th, 2011 in advertising, complaints, news, ombudsmen, women by sally

“The advertising watchdog is to launch an investigation into an ad campaign by Ryanair featuring a scantily-clad flight attendant after complaints that it made it cabin crew look like ‘glamour models’.”

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The Guardian, 13th December 2011

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Obsessive rare egg thief is jailed again – The Independent

Posted December 14th, 2011 in birds, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“Britain’s most imprisoned egg collector was jailed again yesterday after he admitted stealing hundreds of rare birds’ eggs, including those of golden eagles.”

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The Independent, 14th December 2011

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Parents who abduct children should face longer in prison, says top judge – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 14th, 2011 in child abduction, kidnapping, news, sentencing by sally

“Parents who abduct their own children could face life sentences because of the ‘unspeakable cruelty’ they cause, the country’s most senior judge said yesterday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th December 2011

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The limits of conscientious objection – The Guardian

Posted December 14th, 2011 in conscientious objection, human rights, news by sally

“Article 9 of the European convention on human rights offered no protection to a soldier who objected to the war in Afghanistan on political grounds.”

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The Guardian, 13th December 2011

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Rochdale sham marriage vicar John Magumba facing jail – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2011 in clergy, immigration, marriage, news, theft by sally

“A Church of England vicar from Rochdale has admitted carrying out sham marriage ceremonies to allow illegal immigrants to gain the right to stay in the UK.”

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BBC News, 13th December 2011

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The legal aid bill must be cut. Here’s how – The Guardian

Posted December 14th, 2011 in bills, budgets, citizens advice bureaux, family courts, legal aid, news by sally

“Legal aid became bloated and inefficient. What’s needed is a better network of law centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux.”

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The Guardian, 13th December 2011

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Unmarried couples should have inheritance rights, say law advisers – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 14th, 2011 in cohabitation, equality, families, intestacy, news, wills by sally

“Unmarried couples who live together for five years will automatically take their partner’s entire estate if they die without a will, under proposals from the Government’s law advisers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th December 2011

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PC Hannah Quince guilty of illicit police computer search – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2011 in abuse of position of trust, computer crime, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“A policewoman who searched the force computer to look through confidential files on behalf of her boyfriend has been found guilty of misconduct.”

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BBC News, 13th December 2011

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Government may expand definition of domestic violence – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2011 in domestic violence, news by sally

“The government is launching a consultation on whether the definition of domestic violence should be widened.”

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BBC News, 14th December 2011

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Criminals could be made to wear ‘sobriety tags’ – The Independent

“It is the latest accessory modelled by actress Lindsay Lohan and soon the ‘sobriety bracelet’ could adorn the ankles of British criminals too, under proposals being considered by Scotland Yard’s Commissioner.”

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The Independent, 14th December 2011

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Civil servants fear FoI ruling over private emails and text messages – The Guardian

“Ministers, civil servants and government advisers are bracing themselves for an information commission ruling this week declaring that emails sent within government from private accounts are subject to freedom of information legislation and therefore can be disclosed.”

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The Guardian, 13th December 2011

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