We need to rethink how we define merit for supreme court appointments – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2012 in diversity, judicial appointments commission, news, Supreme Court, women by sally

“Diversity is not an optional extra, it is a basic component of the court’s ability to do its job in modern society.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2012

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New terror laws could be less effective, warns watchdog – BBC News

“The new system for restricting terror suspects could prove less effective than control orders, the independent reviewer of terror laws has said.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2012

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Student who mocked Fabrice Muamba on Twitter may be jailed – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2012 in inciting racial hatred, internet, news by sally

“A student who mocked footballer Fabrice Muamba on Twitter after he collapsed during a match could be jailed for inciting racial hatred.”

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The Guardian, 27th March 2012

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Three jailed for doorman murder – The Independent

Posted March 27th, 2012 in firearms, murder, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“Three men were jailed for life today for the ‘calculated and cold-blooded’ murder of a nightclub doorman.”

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The Independent, 26th March 2012

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The legal aid bill will enable multinationals to exploit the poor – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2012 in bills, civil justice, human rights, news by sally

“Victims of human rights abuses and environmental crimes in developing countries must have access to justice.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2012

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London riots: Mark Duggan inquest ‘may not be held’ – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2012 in complaints, homicide, inquests, news, police by sally

“A pre-inquest hearing into the death of Mark Duggan has been told that there may not be an inquest at all.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2012

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BA stewardess wins £280,000 damages – The Independent

Posted March 27th, 2012 in airlines, damages, health & safety, news, personal injuries by sally

“A British Airways stewardess who has been unable to return to work since a metal canister fell on her head while on duty is to receive £280,000 damages.”

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The Independent, 26th March 2012

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Three gang members guilty of shooting that left five-year-old girl paralysed – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2012 in attempted murder, attempts, closed circuit television, firearms, gangs, murder, news by sally

“Three members of a south London street gang have been convicted of carrying out an attack that left a five-year-old girl paralysed.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2012

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