Terror suspects arrested in Somaliland lose UK appeal – BBC News

“Two men accused of being part of a ‘prolific extremist network’ have lost their appeal against control orders.”

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BBC News, 19th October 2012

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Badger cull under threat from last-minute legal challenge – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2012 in animals, budgets, environmental health, health & safety, judicial review, news by sally

“A last-minute legal challenge has dealt a fresh blow to the government’s increasingly troubled cull of badgers in England, the Observer has learned.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2012

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Proportionality – between claim and hearing – NearlyLegal

Posted October 22nd, 2012 in appeals, complaints, housing, local government, news, proportionality by sally

“A successful proportionality defence on an introductory tenancy and one upheld on appeal. There is also some helpful confirmation about what can be considered in assessing proportionality.”

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NearlyLegal, 21st October 2012

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Paedophile William Goad ‘never paid out’ to victim Ray Zolla – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2012 in assets recovery, bankruptcy, child abuse, damages, news, sexual offences, victims by sally

“A man from Cornwall who was awarded a six-figure sum after being abused by paedophile William Goad has said he is yet to receive any money.”

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BBC News, 21st October 2012

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Sir Nicolas Bratza defends European court of human rights – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2012 in human rights, judges, media, news by sally

“Outgoing president describes some criticism as ‘beyond pale’ and reminds states they are primary protectors of human rights.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2012

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Virgin Media and BT take legal action against Birmingham council broadband – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2012 in competition, complaints, internet, local government, news, state aids by sally

“Virgin Media and BT are taking legal action against Birmingham city council over the use of public money to build a broadband network that directly competes with their own.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2012

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