If Sumption has his way, courts will hold the foreign secretary to account – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2012 in judges, judicial review, news, speeches by sally

“Supreme court justice’s speech heralds the growing self-confidence of judges when addressing foreign policy issues.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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Boy faces life for murder after conkers row – The Independent

Posted May 17th, 2012 in closed circuit television, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“A boy of 15 is facing a life sentence after being found guilty yesterday of murdering a student who was stabbed in a row over conkers.”

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Independent, 17th May 2012

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Sam Hallam released after seven years in prison – The Guardian

“Sam Hallam became one of the youngest victims of a miscarriage of justice on Wednesday when the court of appeal released him after he served seven years for murder.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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Center Parcs’ families advert banned by ASA – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2012 in advertising, children, complaints, news by sally

“Center Parcs has been rapped by the advertising watchdog for running a TV ad campaign featuring families enjoying a cheap break – but did not allow bookings during school holidays when children are free to go away.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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Greenpeace reprimanded over ‘irresponsible’ ad campaign – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2012 in advertising, complaints, criminal damage, news by sally

“The advertising watchdog has given Greenpeace a dressing down for running an ‘irresponsible’ ad campaign to raise funds to takeover and deface property to make environmental protests.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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Ofsted turns sights on children’s home at centre of Rochdale sex abuse ring – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2012 in care homes, child abuse, community care, news, sexual offences by sally

” The privately-owned children’s home accused of failing to protect a victim of the Rochdale sex abuse ring is being investigated by standards watchdogs.”

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The Independent, 16th May 2012

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Care home criticised as resident is sentenced for murdering schoolboy – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2012 in care homes, mental health, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A private care home was criticised by a judge today as he sentenced a mentally ill resident to life for killing an innocent schoolboy.”

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The Independent, 16th May 2012

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Unlawful to refuse support for Portuguese with AIDS – Nearly Legal – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 16th, 2012 in AIDS, community care, health, judicial review, news by sally

“De Almeida, R (on the application of) v Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea [2012] EWHC 1082 (Admin).This was a judicial review of RBK&C’s refusal to provide support under s.21 and s.29 National Assistance Act 1948 and indeed to carry out an assessment under s.47 of the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 15th May 2012

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Disability Discrimination and Housing Allowance: The Importance of Article 14 – Garden Court Chambers Blog

Posted May 16th, 2012 in appeals, benefits, disability discrimination, housing, human rights, news by sally

“Desmond Rutledge explains a landmark Court of Appeal decision upholding the rights of the severely disabled.”

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Garden Court Chambers Blog, 15th May 2012

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Visa appeals to be scrapped for many visiting family in UK – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2012 in appeals, families, immigration, news, visas by sally

“Most foreign nationals will no longer be allowed to appeal if they are refused a visa to visit family members, the Home Office has announced.”

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BBC News, 15th May 2012

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Perverting the course of justice carries maximum life sentence – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2012 in news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“If found guilty Rebekah and Charlie Brooks would be likely to face a custodial sentence but average terms are 10 months.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2012

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Potato company boss faces jail over Sainsbury’s scam – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2012 in bribery, food, fraud, news by sally

“A former potato firm director has been told he faces a significant jail term for his role in a bribery scam with a buyer at Sainsbury’s.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2012

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Corrupt police Commander Ali Dizaei sacked for second time – Daily Telegraph

“Ali Dizaei, the Metropolitan Police commander twice jailed for corruption, has been dismissed from the force, it was announced today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th May 2012

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Judges quash “draconian” child pornography order on teenage boy because the material was “age appropriate – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 16th, 2012 in community service, news, pornography, sexual offences, young offenders by sally

“The Court of Appeal has overturned a ‘draconian’ sexual offences order imposed on a man who viewed child pornography because he was 15 when the images were downloaded.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th May 2012

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ASA rules Paddy Power transgender TV ad was offensive – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2012 in advertising, complaints, media, news, sex discrimination by sally

“Complaints about an advert for bookmaker Paddy Power featuring transgender people have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority.”

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BBC News, 16th May 2012

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Afghan detainee wins right to challenge transfer – BBC News

“An Afghan detainee handed over to authorities in the country by British forces has won permission to challenge the legality of his transfer.”

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BBC News, 16th May 2012

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Miscarriages of justice may be out of fashion, but they haven’t gone away – The Guardian

“Breakthroughs in cases such as Susan May and Sam Hallam are rare but what to do about alleged wrong convictions is the subject of much debate.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2012

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Sam Hallam to appeal against murder conviction – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2012 in appeals, Criminal Cases Review Commission, evidence, murder, news by sally

“A young man convicted of murder will take his case to the court of appeal on Wednesday after new evidence emerged raising doubts over key parts of the prosecution case against him.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2012

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4,000 foreign criminals at large in community despite being earmarked for deportation – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2012 in bail, criminal justice, deportation, news by sally

“Nearly 4,000 foreign criminals are still at large in the community despite being earmarked for deportation, it emerged last night.”

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The Independent, 16th May 2012

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Harriet Harman’s public sector equality laws to be scrapped – Daily Telegraph

“Anti-race and sex discrimination laws brought in under Labour are set to be scrapped because the ‘unnecessary’ rules are damaging businesses, Theresa May has said.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th May 2012

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