Ambulance boss Robert King struck off after concealing murder conviction – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2012 in criminal records, disciplinary procedures, disqualification, news by sally

“An ambulance manager has been struck off by a health regulator after failing to declare a murder conviction.”

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BBC New, 7th September 2012

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Copycat criminal who tried to blackmail Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2012 in blackmail, news, sentencing by sally

“A copycat criminal who tried to blackmail Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone for £200,000 in a ‘hopeless and hapless’ plot was jailed for five years today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th September 2012

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New rules to end secrecy over safety of medical implants – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2012 in cosmetic surgery, disclosure, EC law, news by sally

“New rules to end the secrecy over the safety of devices such as hip replacements and breast implants are being drawn up after a series of scandals.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2012

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Jealous teenager who stabbed girlfriend 60 times jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted September 10th, 2012 in domestic violence, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager brutally stabbed his 15-year-old girlfriend 60 times in her head, neck and upper chest with two different knives, following arguments over his jealousy. Andrew Hall, 18, who attended Stoke City academy, the youth development part of Stoke City Football Club, pleaded guilty to murder on Friday at Luton crown court. Judge Richard Foster jailed him for life, with a minimum of 10 years.”

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The Guardian, 7th September 2012

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This spying bill is against privacy and democracy. And it won’t work – The Observer

“Should the Communications Data Bill become law, it will be an intervention too far from the surveillance state.”

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The Observer, 9th September 2012

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Tony Nicklinson’s widow appeals over right-to-die ruling – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2012 in appeals, assisted suicide, euthanasia, news by sally

“The wife of Tony Nicklinson, a man with locked-in syndrome who died a week after losing a legal bid to end his life, is to appeal against the ruling.”

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BBC News, 7th September 21012

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Irfan Patel: Blackburn mosque torture teacher sentenced – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2012 in child cruelty, Islam, news, suspended sentences, teachers, torture by sally

“A religious teacher at a Lancashire mosque who admitted using torture techniques on four children has been given a suspended sentence.”

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BBC News, 7th September 2012

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Royal Mail staff given access to confidential medical details – The Independent

Posted September 10th, 2012 in benefits, confidentiality, documents, news, postal service by sally

“Confidential medical information from sick and disabled people applying for welfare benefits is opened and sorted by Royal Mail staff on behalf of the Government without the claimant’s knowledge or consent, The Independent can reveal.”

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The Independent, 8th September 2012

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Former Met chief launches attack on justice system – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2012 in burglary, criminal justice, news, police, victims by sally

“The former commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has launched a strong attack on Britain’s ‘perverse’ criminal justice system.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2012

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Teachers ‘face sack’ for refusing to endorse gay marriage – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2012 in homosexuality, marriage, news, teachers by sally

“Schools will be within their statutory rights to dismiss staff that wilfully fail to use stories or textbooks promoting same-sex weddings, it is claimed. Aidan O’Neill, a senior QC and expert on religious freedom and human rights, also warned that parents who object to gay marriage being taught to their children will have no right to withdraw their child from lessons.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2012

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Ex police officer Matthew Cherry jailed for unborn baby attack – BBC News

Posted September 7th, 2012 in assault, domestic violence, grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by sally

“A former Dorset police officer has been jailed for 10 years for repeatedly punching his pregnant ex girlfriend in the abdomen to bring on a miscarriage.”

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BBC News, 7th September 2012

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Bogus blogger who posed as Met police officer jailed – The Independent

Posted September 7th, 2012 in fraud, news, possession of false identity documents, sentencing by sally

“A fantasist who blogged about his experiences as a police officer during last summer’s London riots was today jailed for five years.”

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The Independent, 7th September 2012

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BSB chastised over ‘bad’ misconduct findings – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 7th, 2012 in barristers, disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct, tribunals by sally

“The first barrister to set up a legal disciplinary practice has overturned her convictions for breaching Bar Standards Board codes on conducting litigation in a public access case.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 6th September 2012

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Widow jailed for harassing hospital managers over death of husband – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 7th, 2012 in harassment, hospital orders, news, restraining orders, sentencing by sally

“A widow who subjected a hospital manger to a stalking ordeal during a campaign of revenge following the death of her husband has been jailed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2012

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Fewer youths jailed for knife crimes – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 7th, 2012 in news, offensive weapons, sentencing, statistics, young offenders by sally

“Youths caught carrying knives are less likely to be jailed than a year ago, official figures have shown, putting immediate pressure on the new Justice Secretary to make sentences tougher.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th September 2012

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Briton launches prosecution against terror suspects to prevent extradition – The Guardian

Posted September 7th, 2012 in extradition, news, private prosecutions, terrorism by sally

“A Newcastle businessman who opposes Britain’s extradition agreement with the US has begun a private prosecution against two British terror suspects to prevent them being tried in America.”

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The Guardian, 6th September 2012

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Judge who said burglary needed ‘courage’ to be investigated – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 7th, 2012 in burglary, complaints, disciplinary procedures, judges, news by sally

“A judge who said burglary needed ‘a huge amount of courage” will be investigated after members of the public contacted the Office for Judicial Complaints to vent their anger at his remarks.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2012

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Watchdog rejects Prince Harry photo inquiry – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 7th, 2012 in media, news, privacy, royal family by sally

“The press watchdog announced that it would not be ‘appropriate’ to investigate The Sun’s publication of photographs of a naked Prince Harry because it could breach his privacy.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2012

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Domestic violence pilot scheme gives women ‘right to know’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 6th, 2012 in criminal records, domestic violence, news, pilot schemes by sally

“A pilot scheme known as Clare’s Law, which gives women the ‘right to know’ if a partner has a history of domestic violence, begins today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2012

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A call to arms – The Bar Council

Posted September 6th, 2012 in barristers, consultations, news, quality assurance by sally

“Call to respond to the fourth consultation on the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates; communications between the Bar Council and the Bar; Bar Council elections.”

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The Bar Council, 6th September 2012

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