Internet access in jails ‘can cut reoffending’ – The Independent

Posted October 28th, 2013 in internet, news, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation by sally

“Prisoners should have access to computers and the internet to help with re-integration into society and reduce re-offending once they are released, according to research.”

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The Independent, 28th October 2013

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Rape victims ‘not being taken seriously’ as prosecutions fall to five-year low – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 28th, 2013 in complaints, Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions, rape, statistics, victims by sally

“Fall in number of rape cases police refer to prosecutors raises fears under-pressure officers are ‘cutting corners’ and not taking victims seriously”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2013

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Man sentenced to 16 years in jail for ‘grievously serious’ rape of girl, 8 – The Independent

“A 55-year-old man who raped a girl between the ages of eight and nine has been jailed for 16 years for the ‘utterly disgraceful’ crime.”

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The Independent, 25th October 2013

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Student gets 40 years for terror campaign against Muslims – The Guardian

“A white supremacist who hoped to ‘ethnically cleanse’ Muslims has been told he will serve at least 40 years imprisonment for a terror campaign in which he hunted down a Muslim to murder before he bombed three Midlands mosques aiming to kill and maim worshippers.”

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The Guardian, 25th October 2013

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Ombudsman could rule on Church of England disputes – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 28th, 2013 in Church of England, clergy, complaints, equality, news, ombudsmen, women by sally

“Church of England proposes setting up an ombudsman to handle complaints arising from the introduction of women bishops.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th October 2013

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Landlords threaten legal action over mortgage rates – BBC News

Posted October 28th, 2013 in contracts, interest, landlord & tenant, mortgages, news, rent by sally

“Buy-to-let landlords are threatening to take legal action against what they say are unjustified interest rate rises.”

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BBC News, 26th October 2013

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School swimming lessons – Education Law Blog

“Earlier this week the Supreme Court gave judgment in Woodland v Essex County Council [2013] UKSC 66. The case is important because it extends the circumstances in which schools and local authorities will be liable for injuries to the children in their care that are caused by negligence.”

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Education Law Blog, 26th October 2013

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