Justice system criticised as Spectator faces £5,000 fine over article that jeopardised Stephen Lawrence trial – The Independent

Posted May 10th, 2012 in contempt of court, fines, media, news, reporting restrictions by sally

“The father of Stephen Lawrence renewed his criticisms of the criminal justice system today after it emerged that the Spectator magazine faces a maximum £5,000 fine over an article written by Rod Liddle that jeopardised the trial of two of the black teenager’s racist killers.”

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The Independent, 9th May 2012

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Parents reunited with baby after court rules fractures were caused by rickets – The Guardian

Posted May 10th, 2012 in child abuse, health, miscarriage of justice, news by sally

“A couple accused of abusing their baby after 17 fractures were discovered have welcomed a court ruling which found that the fractures were not caused by abuse but by the bone-weakening disease rickets.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2012

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Televising trials: What can be learned from US? – BBC News

Posted May 10th, 2012 in courts, media, news, witnesses by sally

“Television cameras are to be allowed to film courts in England and Wales for the first time, it has been announced in the Queen’s Speech. What can be learned from the experience in the United States and Scotland?”

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BBC News, 10th May 2012

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New Bill will reform libel laws – The Independent

Posted May 10th, 2012 in bills, defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“A Bill to protect freedom of speech and reform the libel laws is to be introduced into Parliament, it was announced in the Queen’s Speech.”

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The Independent, 9th May 2012

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Queen’s speech puts ‘growth, justice and constitutional reform’ at its heart – The Guardian

Posted May 10th, 2012 in bills, constitutional reform, news, parliament, speeches by sally

“Lords reform takes centre stage in legislative agenda, alongside measures to support families, change employment law and reform pensions”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2012

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