Ofsted accused of racism over hijab questioning in primary schools – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2017 in Islam, news, racism, religious discrimination, school children by sally

‘Ofsted’s recommendation for inspectors to question Muslim primary school girls if they are wearing a hijab has been condemned as “kneejerk, discriminatory and institutionally racist” by more than 1,000 teachers, academics and faith leaders.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2017

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Surrogacy and IVF cases put the courts under pressure, says senior judge – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 29th, 2017 in assisted reproduction, child abduction, family courts, news, surrogacy by sally

‘IVF and surrogacy cases are putting the courts under pressure, a High Court judge has said, as he urged an update to legislation.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2017

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Ticket resale sites could face court over consumer law concerns – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2017 in competition, consumer protection, internet, news by sally

‘Secondary ticketing firms could be fined or taken to court after a year-long investigation by the UK competition regulator uncovered “widespread concerns” about breaches of consumer law.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2017

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Leading judge warns litigants not to start playing games over “minor procedural glitches” – Litigation Futures

Posted November 29th, 2017 in budgets, civil procedure rules, costs, delay, news, sanctions by sally

‘The incoming deputy head of civil justice has warned parties not to abuse the courts’ tougher approach to rule compliance.’

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Litigation Futures, 28th November 2017

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Prisons struggling to cope with geriatric inmates – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 29th, 2017 in elderly, news, prisons by sally

‘Prisons are struggling to cope with the soaring population of geriatric inmates, it has emerged.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2017

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Mail Online to pay damages to teacher over Katie Hopkins column – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2017 in damages, defamation, media, news by sally

‘Mail Online, the sister website of the Daily Mail, has apologised and agreed to pay “substantial damages” to a teacher whom the columnist Katie Hopkins falsely accused of taking her class to a Donald Trump protest in Westminster.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2017

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Asylum seekers face appeals ‘lottery’ – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2017 in appeals, asylum, legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

‘Asylum seekers are facing a “lottery” depending on where their appeal is heard, research by the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has found.’

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BBC News, 29th November 2017

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Rape victim arrested on immigration charges after going to police – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2017 in immigration, news, rape, victims by sally

‘A woman who reported being kidnapped and raped was arrested on immigration charges while being cared for at a centre for sexual assault victims.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2017

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