Ali Dizaei granted second appeal against conviction – The Guardian

“The saga surrounding the former police chief Ali Dizaei has taken another astonishing turn after he was given permission for a second time to challenge his conviction for corruption.”

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The Guardian, 4th July 2012

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‘Psycopath’ killer gets 35 years for bludgeoning pensioner – The Independent

Posted July 5th, 2012 in closed circuit television, DNA, murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A self-confessed ‘psychopath’ was today jailed for life with a minimum term of 35 years after he was found guilty of bludgeoning a pensioner to death with a hammer.”

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The Independent, 4th July 2012

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Courts unprepared for Olympics, warns top solicitor – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, news, sport by sally

“A leading solicitor has expressed concern that London courts are ‘creaking’ and may not be able to cope with the additional pressures that arise during the Olympics – when some courts will be holding fewer sittings.”

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The Guardian, 4th July 2012

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A culture of disbelief – LegalVoice

Posted July 5th, 2012 in asylum, immigration, legal representation, news, women by sally

“Lawyers who deal with asylum claims are likely to be thin on the ground as a result of the legal aid cuts and the consequences for women asylum-seekers, in particular, will be ‘catastrophic’, charities have warned – writes Elizabeth Davidson.”

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LegalVoice, 4th July 2012

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