Scrap metal cash payments banned – BBC News

Posted December 3rd, 2012 in legislation, news, theft, waste by sally

“Cash payments for metal at recycling yards in England and Wales are no longer legal under new laws aimed at reducing cable theft.”

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BBC News, 3rd December 2012

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Leveson report ignores the impact of the internet – The Guardian

Posted December 3rd, 2012 in internet, media, news, reports by sally

“The judge’s mammoth publication fails to grasp the impact of smartphones, Twitter and even drones on how news is made.”

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The Guardian, 2nd December 2012

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Tougher prison sentences for violent crime in force – BBC News

Posted December 3rd, 2012 in crime, detention, news, offensive weapons, recidivists, sentencing by sally

“A raft of new criminal offences have come into force in England and Wales, as well as tougher prison sentences for violent crimes.”

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BBC News, 3rd December 2012

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Major legal battle to stop HS2 set to commence – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 3rd, 2012 in appeals, consultations, environmental protection, judicial review, news, railways by sally

“A major legal battle to stop the Government’s HS2 rail project is to begin in what campaigners think is their best chance of derailing the £32 billion scheme.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st December 2012

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Commission to examine effect of legal aid cuts as demand for service surges – The Guardian

Posted December 3rd, 2012 in citizens advice bureaux, civil justice, legal aid, legal services, news by sally

“An independent commission is being launched on Monday to examine how to cope with deep cuts to legal aid at a time of complex benefits reforms. The Low Commission, named after its chairman, Lord Low, will hold its first public meeting this week as law centres and Citizens Advice centres across the UK begin turning away those seeking advice.”

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The Guardian, 3rd December 2012

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