Day: 2 February 2015

Theresa May’s plans to stop students being drawn to terrorism are in conflict with law, says QC – The Independent

Posted February 2nd, 2015 in bills, confidentiality, freedom of expression, news, terrorism, universities by sally

‘Plans by Home Secretary Theresa May to place a legal duty on universities to prevent students from being drawn into terrorism are in conflict with existing law, a leading QC will warn tomorrow.’

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The Independent, 1st February 2015

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Presumed guilty? Ministry of Justice is forced to withdraw advice leaflet – The Guardian

Posted February 2nd, 2015 in burden of proof, criminal justice, documents, learning difficulties, Ministry of Justice, news, probation, recidivists, rehabilitation by sally

‘Red-faced Ministry of Justice (MoJ) officials have been forced to deny claims that they had dismantled a centuries-old cornerstone of British law in advice that the ministry gave to people facing criminal trials.’

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The Guardian, 1st February 2015

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