Man jailed for 20 weeks after trying to kill his neighbours’ cat – The Independent
“A man has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail after he tried to kill his neighbours’ cat.”
The Independent, 11th November 2013
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Trial of doctor accused of kidnapping photojournalists in Syria collapses – The Guardian
“The trial of an NHS doctor accused of kidnapping a British photographer in Syria has collapsed after the prosecution was unable to hear evidence from two alleged victims.”
The Guardian, 11th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
G4S staff at Brook House centre ‘falsified document’ – BBC News
“A High Court judge has asked prosecutors to consider forgery and contempt charges after claiming staff at an immigration removal centre falsified a document.”
BBC News, 11th November 2013
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Violent rapists face tougher sentences – The Guardian
“Tougher penalties for extremely violent rapes are to be introduced later this year, the new chairman of the Sentencing Council, Lord Justice Treacy, has revealed.”
The Guardian, 11th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
South Yorkshire Police criticised over child sex victim protection – BBC News
“There is ‘serious concern’ about the protection given by South Yorkshire Police to victims of child sexual exploitation, a watchdog has found.”
BBC News, 11th November 2013
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Elizabeth House judicial review granted – OUT-LAW.com
“A High Court judge yesterday granted permission to an application by Westminster City Council and English Heritage for a judicial review of the decision by the Secretary of State (SoS) not to call in proposals for a £800 million redevelopment of Elizabeth House near London’s Waterloo Station.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th November 2013
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Supreme Court finds HMRC entitled to tax under dispute where taxpayer left it to HMRC to calculate the tax – OUT-LAW.com
“A taxpayer must perform a calculation of the amount of tax due itself, rather than leave that calculation to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), in order to retain possession of funds under dispute, the Supreme Court has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th November 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
New payment card data security standards finalised – OUT-LAW.com
“Retailers, banks and other companies involved in processing credit and debit card payments will be subject to a new set of data security requirements from January, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th November 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Christian coronations of future monarchs face legal challenge – The Guardian
“Campaigners are to attempting to launch a legal challenge to the Christian coronation of future monarchs in an attack on the most powerful symbol of the union between church and state.”
The Guardian, 10th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Introduce stiffer fines for companies guilty of fraud, says new report by MPs – Daily Telegraph
“Plans set out by the Sentencing Council earlier this year could lead to ‘overly lenient’ punishment, parliamentary committee says.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Barbara Fari sentenced to jail over £750,000 claim – BBC News
“A woman who tried to claim a £750,000 payout for an exaggerated injury has been sentenced to three months in jail.”
BBC News, 8th November 2013
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New Asbo plans are assault on basic freedom, says former DPP Lord Macdonald – Daily Telegraph
“Plans to replace Asbos with wide ranging new orders clamping down on anything likely to cause ‘annoyance’ amount to ‘gross state interference’ with basic freedoms, Lord Macdonald warns.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Terror controls to be strengthened after burka case – Daily Telegraph
“Controls on terror suspects are set to be tightened including a revived power to relocate people away from home and restrictions on visits to mosques.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
West Midlands PCC Bob Jones criticises role – BBC News
“West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Bob Jones has criticised the posts, saying they have done nothing for police accountability.”
BBC News, 10th November 2013
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UK objects to attempt by Council of Europe to examine online spying – The Guardian
“Britain is delaying the publication of a declaration on internet freedom by the 47 members of Europe’s human rights watchdog after objecting to a probe into the gathering of ‘vast amounts of electronic data’ by intelligence agencies.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Muslim family challenges ‘do not resuscitate’ ruling over gravely ill man – The Guardian
“Court of Protection will hear Liverpool family’s lawyers argue that Qur’an calls for life to be preserved at all costs.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Iraq war inquiry blocked in bid to make Bush-Blair ‘kick ass’ memo public – The Guardian
“Cabinet Office resists Chilcot’s request to disclose what the allied leaders said in the escalation to war.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Chief of Defence can not offer clemency to marine – BBC News
“The Chief of Defence Staff has said he can not join calls for clemency towards the Royal Marine convicted last week of murdering a Taleban prisoner in Afghanistan.”
BBC News, 10th November 2013
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HMRC targets unpaid intern employers – BBC News
“HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is targeting 200 employers who recently advertised internships to ensure they are paying the minimum wage.”
BBC News, 11th November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
