Rapist who posed as cabbie jailed for eight years – The Guardian
“An unlicensed taxi driver who raped a woman on Christmas Eve after she left a nightclub has been jailed for eight years.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Jail for man who claimed for ‘pothole’ injury after breaking ankle in drunken leap – Daily Telegraph
“A man who tried to claim £100,000 in compensation after breaking his ankle in a pothole was in fact injured after jumping off a wall when drunk, a court has heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Vulnerable people on remand need help – and not just from the Prison Service – The Guardian
“It may be written by the chief inspector of prisons, but don’t be fooled – this report is about social justice not crime.”
The Guardian, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deportation looms for the man who stole an ice cream – The Independent
“This time last year, the first of the riots that would engulf England began. Paul Peachey revisits the victims and perpetrators of the violence, and finds a case that highlights the harshness of the treatment some offenders received.”
The Independent, 6th August 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
NHS trusts ‘breaking the law’ by denying access to treatment – The Guardian
“The head of the government’s drugs rationing body has claimed that a number of NHS trusts are ‘breaking the law’ by denying patients access to approved treatments and drugs to save money.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Shafilea Ahmed’s parents guilty of murder – The Guardian
“The parents of Shafilea Ahmed have been found guilty of murdering the 17-year-old, who was killed because they believed she had brought shame on the family.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cloud provider’s ad failed to explain upload speed limitations, watchdog rules – OUT-LAW.com
“A cloud computing provider that ran a promotion stating users could store an ‘unlimited’ amount of data made exaggerated claims that were not suitably qualified or substantiated and were likely to mislead consumers, the UK’s advertising watchdog has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st August 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
CAP sets out guidance on responsibility for advertising content within ‘video-on-demand’ services – OUT-LAW.com
“Media companies that provide video-on-demand (VOD) services are responsible for ensuring compliance with VOD advertising rules when advertising appears as a direct result of a user choosing to view VOD programmes, the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
BSkyB has too much power over rivals, Competition Commission rules – The Guardian
“The competition regulator has said that BSkyB has too much power over pay-TV rivals, raising the possibility that the satellite company could face another investigation.”
The Guardian, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Drug addict who killed pensioner jailed for 28 years – The Guardian
“A drug addict ‘parasite’ who murdered a pensioner as she desperately clung on to a handbag containing her husband’s ashes has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years.”
The Guardian, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Insider fraud increases due to pay freezes – Daily Telegraph
“Pay freezes, rising unemployment and inflation are to blame for rising levels of insider fraud, according to CIFAS, the UK fraud prevention service.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sean Rigg inquest: Inquiry into policeman’s evidence – BBC News
“The police watchdog is to investigate the evidence given by an officer during an inquest into the death of a schizophrenic man who died in custody.”
BBC News, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jamaica’s London appeal court dilemma – BBC News
“Jamaica is celebrating the 50th anniversary of independence from Britain next week. The government in Kingston is talking about becoming a republic and is also looking at ending a legal legacy of the British Empire.”
BBC News, 3rd August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Girl of 10 can choose to convert from Judaism to Christianity, judge rules – Daily Telegraph
“The schoolgirl’s divorced parents were ‘at war’ over her desire to be baptised at the church her father, himself a convert, now attends. But at the end of an unusual case a judge has ruled that she is mature enough to choose her religion, and alongside his judgment wrote a personal letter to the girl explaining his decision.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
End protest at travellers’ site or face jail, villagers told – Daily Telegraph
“Villagers who set up a protest camp after a group of travellers moved on to green belt land near their homes were last night facing threats of £20,000 fines or even jail unless they leave.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd August 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Sean Rigg Inquest: Failures and Lessons Learnt – Garden Court Chambers Blog
“Yesterday’s narrative verdict in the Sean Rigg inquest revealed devastating failings by the police, mental health services, and the IPCC. Leslie Thomas reflects on the case and asks when will lessons be learnt by those trusted with public confidence?”
Garden Court Chambers Blog, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.gclaw.wordpress.com
Rochdale grooming gang leader gets 22 years – BBC News
“The jailed leader of a Rochdale sex ring has received a further term of 22 years for 30 child rape charges.”
BBC News, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judicial proposals for the modernisation of family justice published – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Mr Justice Ryder’s report into the modernisation of Family Justice is published today (30 July) containing a series of proposals to improve the workings of Family Courts.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 30th July 2012
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Remand prisoners – treated worse than sentenced prisoners – HM Inspectorate of Prisons
“Many remand prisoners had a poorer regime and less support than sentenced prisoners, said Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, publishing a short thematic review.”
HM Inspectorate of Prisons, 2nd August 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
