Embattled head of care watchdog resigns as inquiry is announced – The Independent

Posted February 24th, 2012 in care homes, community care, health, news by tracey

“Cynthia Bower, chief executive of the Care Quality Commission, announced it was ‘time to move on’ as the Department of Health announced a review of the organisation she heads, which has been beset by low morale, lack of funds and board level disputes.”

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The Independent, 24th February 2012

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Abu Qatada case: Judge details landlord’s privacy order – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2012 in anonymity, human rights, injunctions, media, news, privacy by tracey

“A High Court judge has revealed why radical cleric Abu Qatada’s landlord was given anonymity after he was repeatedly contacted by journalists.”

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BBC News, 23rd February 2012

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Darlington councillor Mark Burton jailed for sexual assault – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2012 in child abuse, indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

“A Darlington councillor has been jailed for sexually assaulting a girl and having pictures of child abuse.”

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BBC News, 23rd February 2012

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