Spying and Surveillance – BBC Unreliable Evidence

“Clive Anderson and guests explore the extent to which the law protects our right to privacy in the face of increasing use of covert surveillance by MI5, police, local authorities and other public bodies and commercial organisations.

Clive’s guests, all with wide knowledge of the world of spying and surveillance, warn that the threat to our privacy comes not just from Big Brother, but also from Little Brother and Big Brother PLC. And they argue that the law controlling surveillance is largely inadequate and widely misinterpreted.”

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BBC Unreliable Evidence, 12th June 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Legal Ombudsman chairman calls for major expansion in jurisdiction – Legal Futures

“All consumers of legal services – using a broad definition that includes ‘linked professional services and advice that has a legal dimension’ – should have access to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), its chairman said today.”

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Legal Futures, 13th June 2013

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Third of crimes committed by hardcore of career offenders – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 13th, 2013 in news, recidivists, rehabilitation, speeches, young offenders by sally

“A group of hardcore career criminals who repeatedly reoffend are responsible for a growing proportion of crime in this country, the Justice Secretary will warn.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Man jailed over Woolwich murder Facebook comments – BBC News

Posted June 13th, 2013 in internet, malicious communications, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who posted offensive comments on Facebook following the death of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 12th June 2013

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Freed youth offenders to get year’s supervision – The Guardian

“More than 700 young offenders a year who turn 18 while detained in youth jails are to face a minimum 12-month compulsory supervision on release, the justice secretary, Chris Grayling, is to announce on Thursday.”

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The Guardian, 13th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rape suspect on trial again under double jeopardy law – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 13th, 2013 in DNA, double jeopardy, news, rape by sally

“A builder cleared of raping a pensioner in her bedroom despite matching DNA evidence has gone on trial again under the double jeopardy law.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2013

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Police to reveal details of partners’ pasts to tackle domestic violence – The Guardian

Posted June 13th, 2013 in disclosure, domestic violence, homicide, news, police, reports by sally

“Women will be passed information about the past of a violent partner in an initiative being considered by a police force where nine people have died in domestic violence homicides in four years.”

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The Guardian, 13th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

E-cigarettes to be classed as ‘medicines’ in bid to tighten regulation – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2013 in licensing, medicines, news, smoking by sally

“Electronic cigarettes are to be classed as ‘medicines’ under new proposals to tighten up the regulation of nicotine-containing products.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2013

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Steven Frogg jailed for attempted murder of Mansfield boy – BBC News

“A man who broke a four-year-old boy’s skull in three places in a ‘frenzied’ attack has been jailed for 16 years.”

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BBC News, 12th June 2013

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CCTV road fines: Tackling traffic or raising money? – BBC News

“A growing number of councils want to use CCTV to catch more drivers breaking traffic laws. They say the move will ease congestion but drivers say they are being unfairly penalised to raise money.”

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BBC News, 12th June 2013

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Supreme court chooses the ‘third way’ in Prest divorce case – The Guardian

“Lord Sumption’s ruling resolves the dilemma of enforcing the law and doing judgment.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Gunman who shot disabled woman after killing her partner gets 42 years – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2013 in drug offences, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A gunman who tried to kill a disabled woman after shooting her partner dead in a ‘cold-blooded, deliberate execution’ has been jailed for a minimum of 42 years.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

LulzSec hacker Ryan Cleary will be freed ‘imminently’ despite 170 child porn images – The Independent

“A hacker with the notorious ‘hacktivist’ collective LulzSec is to be released ‘imminently’ despite being found with more than 170 indecent images of children as young as six months.”

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The Independent, 12th June 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Choirmaster loses appeal against sentence for child sex offences – The Guardian

“A choirmaster jailed for six years for indecently assaulting a former pupil has lost a challenge against the length of his sentence.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Appeal court cuts jail term for woman who aborted baby at 40 weeks – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2013 in abortion, appeals, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman jailed for eight years after aborting her unborn baby within a week of her due date has had her sentence reduced to three and a half years.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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New consumer rights bill unveiled – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2013 in bills, consumer protection, news, time limits by sally

“New measures to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand have been unveiled by consumer minister Jo Swinson.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2013

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Changes to the Immigration Rules – July 2013 – UK Border Agency

Posted June 12th, 2013 in families, identification, immigration, news, time limits, universities, visas by sally

“Today, Monday 10 June 2013, a number of minor changes to the Immigration Rules have been published which will come into force on 1 July 2013.”

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UK Border Agency, 10th June 2013

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Victims to be spared from harrowing court cases – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 12th, 2013 in children, cross-examination, news, trials, victims by sally

“The most vulnerable victims are to be protected from the trauma of appearing in court, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 11th June 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

Finance and Divorce update – Family Law Week

“Anna Heenan, solicitor and David Salter, Joint Head of Family Law at Mills & Reeve LLP analyse the financial remedies and divorce news and cases published in May.”

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Family Law Week, 7th June 2013

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk