Police hold closed hearings to sack 477 officers for misconduct – The Guardian

“Police forces are sacking almost 160 officers on average each year after misconduct hearings held in private, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2011

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Criminal suspects to be charged through the post – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 9th, 2011 in bail, news, police, prosecutions by sally

“Criminal suspects are to be charged through the post under radical changes to free up police time, Theresa May will reveal today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2011

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Twitter user reveals alleged details of secret injunctions – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2011 in injunctions, internet, news by sally

“Pressure to reveal the identities of celebrities protected by injunctions has intensified after Twitter accounts began circulating the names of footballers and performers alleged to have taken out gagging orders.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2011

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Controversial surveillance cameras to be removed – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2011 in closed circuit television, news, police, terrorism by sally

“Controversial surveillance cameras set up in two predominantly Muslim neighbourhoods will start to be removed today, police said.”

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The Independent, 9th May 2011

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Inquests: call for new system as families wait years for a verdict – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2011 in delay, inquests, news by sally

“Families are being forced to endure agonising waits for a verdict after the death of a loved one, due to a backlog of thousands of inquests that could take years to clear.”

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The Guardian, 8th May 2011

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RMT strikes Tube driver wins unfair dismissal case – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2011 in news, trade unions, unfair dismissal by sally

“One of the London Underground drivers whose sacking sparked a planned series of Tube strikes has won his claim of unfair dismissal.”

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The Independent, 6th May 2011

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Theresa May hands power to prosecute back to police – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions by sally

“The power to decide whether a suspect is to be charged is to be taken from crown prosecutors and handed back to the police in more than 80% of cases, the home secretary, Theresa May, will promise.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2011

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Pete Doherty could face a private prosecution over the death of a man who fell from balcony – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2011 in assault, news, private prosecutions by sally

“The family of a man who died after falling from a balcony shortly after an altercation with ex-Libertines singer Pete Doherty and two of the star’s friends say they will seek a private prosecution if police fail to bring charges over the incident in December 2006.”

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The Guardian, 8th May 2011

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Pc killer David Bieber loses bid to sue authorities – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2011 in judicial review, news, prisons, transfer of prisoners by sally

“A policeman’s killer has failed in his bid to sue prison authorities over the way they handled a jail switch when they were warned of an escape plan.”

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BBC News, 6th May 2011

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Damning report on child restraint to be made public – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2011 in news, restraint, young offenders by sally

“A damning report warning of the dangers of restraint techniques used on children in custody will be made public for the first time this week, after what campaigners say has been a cover-up by the Government.”

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The Independent, 8th May 2011

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European Court to rule on tighter UK privacy laws – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2011 in human rights, media, news, privacy by sally

“Judges at the European Court of Human Rights will this week rule on whether the former world motor sports boss Max Mosley’s right to privacy was invaded when he wasn’t told about a story containing colourful claims about his sex life before it was published in the News of the World.”

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The Independent, 8th May 2011

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Ian Tomlinson: key evidence that police withheld from coroner, IPCC and family – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2011 in evidence, inquests, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

“For two years the family of Ian Tomlinson, the newspaper seller unlawfully killed by a police officer, have maintained their belief that police withheld crucial information from them in what they have repeatedly described as a cover-up. There is now solid evidence indicating they were right to suspect that they and others were misled.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2011

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Smokers win right to challenge hospital ban – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2011 in hospitals, mental health, news, smoking by sally

“Patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act have won permission to bring a high court test case over a hospital smoking ban.”

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The Guardian, 6th May 2011

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Digital rights group criticises EU proposal to impose illicit content censorship – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 6th, 2011 in EC law, freedom of expression, internet, news by sally

“EU proposals to force internet service providers (ISPs) to block illicit content are not clear, would restrict freedom of speech and impose censorship across Europe, the European Digital Rights group (EDRi) says.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th May 2011

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PCC seeks to regulate press Twitter feeds – The Guardian

Posted May 6th, 2011 in complaints, internet, media, news by sally

“Reporter and newspaper Twitter feeds are expected to brought under the regulation of the Press Complaints Commission later this year, the first time the body has sought to consolidate social media messages under its remit.”

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The Guardian, 6th May 2011

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Nazi art records published online – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 6th, 2011 in archives, artistic works, news, theft by sally

“The National Archives (TNA) will publish an international online catalogue of looted art taken by the Nazis for the first time.”

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Ministry of Justice, 6th May 2011

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July 7 inquest: coroner’s recommendations – The Guardian

Posted May 6th, 2011 in inquests, intelligence services, news, terrorism by sally

“Lady Justice Hallett has produced a series of recommendations under rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984.”

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The Guardian, 6th May 2011

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BSB gives go ahead for barristers to sue solicitors over fees – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 6th, 2011 in barristers, contracts, fees, news, solicitors by sally

“The Bar Standards Board has given the green light for the introduction of standard contractual terms that will enable barristers to sue solicitors for unpaid fees.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 5th May 2011

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Bar Council Officers 2012 – The Bar Council

Posted May 6th, 2011 in barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has announced the appointment of its future Chairman and Treasurer, following election by fellow Council members.”

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The Bar Council, 5th May 2011

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Legal grounds for intervention in Libya? – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 6th, 2011 in armed forces, Libya, news, sanctions, United Nations by sally

“In the midst of rapid developments at the diplomatic and military level concerning the Gaddafi regime, it is important to remember that Libya is no stranger to UN sanctions or bombing by NATO member state warplanes.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 6th May 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk