Mark Duggan inquest: key issue is whether shooting was lawful, jury told – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2013 in firearms, inquests, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

“The 11 members of the jury in the Mark Duggan inquest were on Monday told the key issue they may have to decide is whether his shooting dead by police was lawful or unlawful.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2013

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Simon Tandy, 48, jailed for four years for firearms offences – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2013 in firearms, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who was shot in his wheelchair by police called to a “domestic incident” has been jailed for four years.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2013

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Legalising cannabis: £1.25bn tax benefit – without necessarily damaging public health – The Independent

Posted September 17th, 2013 in crime, drug offences, licensing, news, reports by sally

“Research says decriminalising cannabis could cut the cost of policing, prosecuting and treating drug users, while regulation could help control potency and chemical composition.”

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The Independent, 16th September 2013

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Council staff face action after report into care of woman left to starve – The Guardian

“Two council workers have been suspended and face further disciplinary action following a report that found officials had failed to care for an 81-year-old woman who died after being left without food or medication for nine days.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2013

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Daniel Pelka: Professionals failed ‘invisible’ murdered boy, report says – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2013 in children, murder, news, reports, social services, teachers by sally

“Teachers, health professionals, social workers and police officers treated four-year-old Daniel Pelka as if he was invisible, failing to prevent his mother and stepfather from murdering him after a campaign of torture and starvation, an independent report has found.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2013

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