Aarhus, A-G Kokott’s opinion, and the PCO reciprocal cap – UK Human Rights Blog

“Forgive me for returning to this case, but it raises all sorts of questions. On the face of it, it concerns 2 specific environmental directives, but it has implications for costs generally in environmental cases.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 15th October 2013

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Big Issue stabbings: Homeless man detained for life – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2013 in diminished responsibility, homelessness, homicide, mental health, news, sentencing by sally

“A homeless man who admitted killing two Big Issue sellers in a knife attack in Birmingham has been detained for life.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2013

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Birmingham branded ‘national disgrace’ for child protection failures – The Guardian

“Vulnerable children are being let down by councils with ineffective and incompetent leadership, according to the Ofsted chief inspector, who singled out Birmingham as a ‘national disgrace’.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2013

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Harsher penalties for dangerous dog owners whose pets are involved in violent attacks – The Independent

Posted October 16th, 2013 in bills, consultations, dogs, imprisonment, news, penalties by sally

“The owners of dangerous dogs involved in violent attacks could face similar penalties to those found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, Home Office Minister Norman Baker has said.”

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The Independent, 15th October 2013

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Complaints against doctors double since 2007 – Daily Telegraph

“Complaints against doctors have more than doubled in six years amid increasing demand on NHS services and rising expectations from patients, according to a new report.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th October 2013

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Most gay hate crimes go unreported, Stonewall survey finds – The Independent

“More than three-quarters of gay, bisexual and lesbian victims of hate crime did not report it to the police, a survey found.”

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The Independent, 15th October 2013

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Man who killed three generations in Cwmbran fire has sentence increased – The Guardian

Posted October 16th, 2013 in appeals, arson, families, fire, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A violent drifter who murdered three generations of the same family, including his own ill baby daughter, by setting fire to their home has had his minimum jail term increased.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2013

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Prisoner votes Supreme Court decision expected – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2013 in appeals, bills, EC law, elections, human rights, news, prisons, proportionality, Supreme Court by sally

“The Supreme Court will rule later whether prisoners have the right to vote under European Union rules – even though they cannot under British law.”

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BBC News, 16th October 2013

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Crown Prosecution Service admits misleading public over complaints – The Guardian

“The Crown Prosecution Service has admitted publishing misleading records of complaints made about its performance.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2013

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‘A rank denial of justice’ for vulnerable people: Senior judge attacks plan to cut legal aid by £350m – The Independent

“Britain’s most senior judge has warned the Government that its proposed cuts to the legal aid budget could mean ‘a rank denial of justice’ for vulnerable people.”

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The Independent, 15th October 2013

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Libel tourism at an end, say lawyers following high court rulings – The Guardian

“Lawyers have heralded the death of so-called libel tourism after the high court threw out two cases brought by wealthy foreigners over allegations published overseas.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2013

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