Supreme court to rule on human rights of soldiers – The Independent

Posted June 30th, 2010 in armed forces, human rights, news, Supreme Court, war by sally

“The Supreme Court rules today on a Government challenge to a landmark ruling that British soldiers serving abroad are protected by human rights laws.”

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The Independent, 30th June 2010

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‘Coconut’ row councillor in race conviction appeal – BBC News

Posted June 30th, 2010 in appeals, local government, news, racism by sally

“A black councillor who called an Asian colleague a ‘coconut’ will appeal against her conviction for racial harassment, her solicitor has said.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2010

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Ken Clarke to attack ‘bang ’em up’ prison sentencing – The Guardian

Posted June 30th, 2010 in lord chancellor, news, prisons, sentencing by sally

“The justice secretary, Ken Clarke, will today launch a scathing attack on the Victorian ‘bang ’em up’ prison culture of the past 20 years.”

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The Guardian, 30th June 2010

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Prosecutor admits halting case for £20,000 bribe – The Independent

“A corrupt senior Crown prosecutor has admitted pocketing £20,000 to use his position to discontinue a criminal case, it can be reported today.”

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The Independent, 29th June 2010

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Government urged to publish ‘terror guidelines’ – BBC News

Posted June 29th, 2010 in disclosure, intelligence services, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“The government is facing growing demands to publish guidance given to UK intelligence officers interrogating terrorist suspects overseas.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2010

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Web-savvy lawyers stand to gain online – The Guardian

Posted June 29th, 2010 in advertising, internet, legal profession, legal services, news by sally

“Many solicitors have websites, but few are really capitalising on the web’s reach to attract, and keep, clients.”

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The Guardian, 29th June 2010

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Stepmother wins High Court ruling over £1.8m feud – The Independent

Posted June 29th, 2010 in news, undue influence by sally

“The three children of a wealthy electronics engineer lost a High Court feud with their stepmother today over a £1.8 million cash transfer a few months before his death.”

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The Independent, 29th July 2010

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Iraq war inquiry to resume public hearings – The Independent

Posted June 29th, 2010 in inquiries, Iraq, news, war by sally

“The Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq War will resume public hearings today after a break of nearly four months because of the general election.”

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The Independent, 29th June 2010

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BNP faces financial turmoil if found in contempt of court – The Guardian

Posted June 29th, 2010 in confiscation, contempt of court, news, political parties by sally

“Fresh from its disastrous showing at the ballot box on 6 May, the British National party now faces financial turmoil with its assets threatened by court action. The high court is to decide whether Nick Griffin and two other BNP officials should face contempt of court proceedings in which their assets could be confiscated under a ‘writ of sequestration’. The assets include Griffin’s MEP salary, investments and pensions and any property that they might own. The case shows that no political party is above the law.”

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The Guardian, 28th June 2010

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Calls to ban Mosquito ‘teen repellent’ device ruled out – BBC News

Posted June 29th, 2010 in children, gangs, human rights, news, noise by sally

“The UK government has rejected calls to ban a device that uses a high-pitched noise to disperse teenage gangs.”

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BBC News, 28th June 2010

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Vetting scheme ‘would not protect children as paedophiles operate online’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 29th, 2010 in children, criminal records, news, vetting by sally

“Children would not be protected by Labour’s controversial anti-paedophile database, according to experts, because sexual predators are more likely to find victims online rather than in their workplaces.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th June 2010

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Lord Hope: The Creation of the Supreme Court – was it worth it? – The Guardian

Posted June 29th, 2010 in news, speeches, Supreme Court by sally

“Read in full the annual Gray’s Inn Reading at Barnard’s Inn by Lord Hope of Craighead, Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court.”

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The Guardian, 24th June 2010

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High Court judge to rule Parliament Square protest – BBC News

Posted June 29th, 2010 in demonstrations, London, news, trespass by sally

“A High Court judge is to rule on a bid by London Mayor Boris Johnson to evict peace protesters from Parliament Square.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2010

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Khyra Ishaq’s mother appeals over prison sentence – BBC news

Posted June 28th, 2010 in appeals, child abuse, diminished responsibility, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“The mother of a seven-year-old girl who was starved to death at her home in Birmingham has lodged an appeal to reduce her jail sentence.”

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BBC News, 28th June 2010

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Bolton firebomb threat man bailed and on the run again – BBC News

Posted June 28th, 2010 in arson, bail, fugitive offenders, intimidation, news, witnesses by sally

“Prosecutors are under fire for not challenging the bail of a man who admitted witness intimidation only for him to go on the run for a second time.”

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BBC News, 28th June 2010

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Journalists win payout after police admit failing to respect press freedom – The Guardian

Posted June 28th, 2010 in compensation, media, news, police by sally

“Two journalists have won an out-of-court settlement after the Metropolitan police admitted failing to respect the freedom of the press when officers prevented them covering a protest.”

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The Guardian, 28th June 2010

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Scotland Yard condemned for serial sex attacker failings – The Guardian

Posted June 28th, 2010 in complaints, London, news, police, professional conduct, sexual offences by sally

“Three senior Scotland Yard officers could face dismissal after ‘sustained failure’ by police allowed a serial sex attacker to continue stalking lone women in south-west London four years after he was identified as a suspect. In a damning report, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) today described the police investigation into the series of attacks as a ‘shameful chapter’ in the history of the Metropolitan police.”

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The Guardian, 28th June 2010

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Woman jailed for ‘vicious’ revenge attack – The Independent

Posted June 28th, 2010 in false imprisonment, grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing, wounding by sally

“A carer was today sentenced to a total of seven years in prison for her part in a ‘prolonged and vicious’ revenge attack on her husband’s former lover.”

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The Independent, 28th June 2010

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Disgraced Ali Dizaei to make renewed conviction appeal – The Independent

Posted June 28th, 2010 in appeals, corruption, news, police by sally

“Sacked police officer Ali Dizaei is to make a last ditch bid to have his conviction for corruption overturned, his solicitor said today.”

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The Independent, 28th June 2010

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Report due into Kirk Reid police rape inquiry – BBC News

Posted June 28th, 2010 in inquiries, news, police, professional conduct, reports by sally

“The Metropolitan Police is expected to be criticised over its investigation of a sex attacker who targeted women in south-west London.”

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BBC News, 28th June 2010

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