“The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned public sector bodies that they face being fined for breaching data protection laws if they disclose “hidden” personal information in their responses to freedom of information (FOI) requests.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st July 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
“At a time when the bedroom tax is coming to dominate debates about housing and fairness in our society, Liz Davies considers the options available to local councils in resisting this policy of central government.”
Garden Court Chambers Blog, 1st July 2013
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“MPs are expected to clear the way for the introduction of compulsory lie detector tests to monitor convicted sex offenders across England and Wales from next January.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A teenage burglar who stamped on the face of a frail and blind former actress has been told he must spend at least 32 years in jail for murder.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st July 2013
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“Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary, made a surprise U-turn on Monday night over his controversial plan to deny defendants on legal aid the right to choose their solicitor.”
The Independent, 1st July 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A crackdown on payday loan advertising is on the cards following a summit between regulators, ministers and lenders to address concerns over widespread problems in the sector.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Hampshire.”
BBC news, 1st July 2013
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“Rowan Atkinson’s Comic Relief sketch, which prompted almost 2,500 complaints to the BBC, has been cleared by Ofcom.”
The Guardian,1st July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“BSkyB has been cleared of breaking the broadcasting code for hacking the emails belonging to John Darwin, the ‘canoe man’ accused of faking his own death, following an investigation by Ofcom.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The retrial of SAS sniper Danny Nightingale for illegal possession of a weapon began today, and is expected to be used by the Army as an opportunity to reform the lax policies and attitudes prevalent in its most elite regiment.”
The Independent, 1st July 2013
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“The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) has featured prominently in the news in recent weeks, both as regards undercover police officers/’covert human intelligence sources’ and as regards the phone-hacking scandal.”
Panopticon, 28th June 2013
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
“BT has been accused of over-charging its customers – possibly by millions of pounds – after adding an extra 1p to the cost of calls to mobiles for some customers on its most popular package.”
The Guardian, 28th June 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Five gang members, including a 15-year-old boy, have been jailed for murdering a painter and decorator in London.”
BBC News, 28th June 2013
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“A mid Wales MP is bidding to change child neglect laws that date back to the 19th Century, which he claims are now ‘nonsense’. Ceredigion MP Mark Williams wants criminal legislation based on 1868 poor laws to be updated to include emotional and psychological abuse.”
BBC News, 30th June 2013
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“An investigation by the home affairs select committee into the standards of police leadership in England and Wales, after a series of scandals involving the most senior officers, found a patchwork of training, standards and accountability countrywide.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“An official House of Commons analysis says a series of further Parliamentary votes will be required in 2016 to enshrine a future referendum in law. It warns that the legislation being debated in Parliament this week – if passed – could have little legal relevance as it could be ignored by a future government.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st July 2013
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“Reports of sex offences overall, both historic and current, has also increased, with one police force seeing allegations almost double since last October, when the Savile affair first emerged.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st July 2013
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