G4S faces damages claim over killing of Jimmy Mubenga – The Guardian

“The family of an Angolan man who died after being restrained by three G4S guards has launched civil proceedings against the security services multinational after an inquest jury found that he had been unlawfully killed on a plane intended to deport him.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2013

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Feltham young offenders institute condemned for violence and baton-use – The Guardian

Posted July 10th, 2013 in gangs, news, prisons, violence, weapons, young offenders by sally

“Prison staff drew and threatened to use extendable batons on more than 100 occasions last year to curb high levels of violence inside Britain’s largest youth jail, prison inspectors have revealed.”

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The Guardian, 10th July 2013

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US Facebook death threats troll: Reece Elliott jailed – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2013 in guilty pleas, internet, malicious communications, news, school children by sally

“A British man who threatened to kill 200 people in the US, in posts he made under a false name on Facebook, has been jailed for more than two years.”

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BBC News, 9th July 2013

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Whole-life jail sentences: what are the government’s options? – The Guardian

Posted July 10th, 2013 in human rights, murder, news, sentencing, treaties by sally

“Despite the government’s ‘profound disagreement’ — foreseen by the Strasbourg judges — compliance with the ruling requires little action.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2013

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Whole-life jail terms with no review breach human rights, European court rules – The Independent

Posted July 10th, 2013 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, proportionality, sentencing by sally

“European Court of Human Rights rules that sentences for prisoners with no chance of release violate European convention – but ruling does not mean they should be freed any earlier.”

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The Independent, 9th July 2013

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B&B owner who turned away gay couple loses appeal – The Guardian

“The Christian owner of a bed and breakfast has lost her appeal against a ruling that she unlawfully discriminated against a gay couple when she refused to let them stay in a double room.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2013

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Drug-driving proposals unveiled by government – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2013 in dangerous driving, drug offences, news, road traffic by sally

“Plans to make it easier to prosecute people who drive under the influence of illegal drugs in England and Wales have been unveiled by the government.”

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BBC News, 9th July 2013

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Jimmy Mubenga was unlawfully killed, inquest jury finds – The Guardian

“An Angolan man who died after being restrained by three G4S guards as he was being deported from the UK was unlawfully killed, a jury has found.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2013

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