Mark Kennedy case: News of sexual liaisons may result in civil actions – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2011 in misfeasance in public office, negligence, news, police by sally

“News of undercover policeman Mark Kennedy’s sexual relationships with environmental activists has fuelled speculation about the possibility of civil lawsuits, as experts say there may be legal grounds for action.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Thomson ordered to pay damages to sick Spain tourists – BBC News

Posted January 17th, 2011 in damages, holidays, news, personal injuries by sally

“A judge has ruled that one of the UK’s largest tour operators should have warned holidaymakers about an outbreak of illness at a Spanish resort.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2011

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Herbal remedies face licence rule – BBC News

Posted January 17th, 2011 in EC law, medicines, news by sally

“Hundreds of traditional and imported remedies on the shelves of health food shops and herbalists are set to be banned under new licensing rules.”

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BBC News, 15th January 2011

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Yarl’s Wood mother jailed without charge for a year to ‘silence’ her – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2011 in detention, immigration, judicial review, news by sally

“A woman who went on hunger strike in protest at her detention in the Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre claims she has been silenced by the state after being held in a prison without charge for almost a year.”

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The Guardian, 16th January 2011

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Retired school caretaker jailed for abusing boys – The Independent

Posted January 17th, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A retired school caretaker and football coach who sexually abused young boys for 35 years was starting an indefinite prison sentence today.”

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The Independent, 15th January 2011

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News Corporation braces itself for fresh phone-hacking lawsuits – The Guardian

Posted January 17th, 2011 in interception, media, news by sally

“News Corporation executives have been considering how to draw a line under the News of the World phone-hacking affair as the Rupert Murdoch-controlled publisher of the tabloid – via its News Group Newspapers subsidiary – braces itself for further celebrity lawsuits in the coming weeks.”

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The Guardian, 16th January 2011

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Isle of Wight brain injury worker in £7m payout – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in compensation, health & safety, news, personal injuries by sally

“A boatyard worker who suffered brain damage when he was hit by a falling gantry has won £7.2m in damages.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2011

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IT manager jailed for awarding himself 14 million Nectar points – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 14th, 2011 in abuse of position of trust, computer crime, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“An IT manager at Sainsbury’s who awarded himself more than £81,000 worth of Nectar points has been jailed for 20 months.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th January 2011

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Suffolk murder conviction appeal rejected – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“An appeal against the conviction of a man jailed for the murder of an elderly woman in Ipswich has been rejected by High Court judges.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2011

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Devon driving instructor jailed for sat-nav speed fraud – BBC News

“A driving instructor who falsified sat-nav data to evade a speeding charge has been jailed for four months.”

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BBC News, 13th January 2011

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Grantham lawyer jailed for theft and money laundering – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in money laundering, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A Lincolnshire solicitor who stole £214,000 from clients including her grandmother, has been jailed for three years.”

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BBC News, 13th January 2011

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Yorkshire Ripper must die in prison, appeal court rules – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Judges reject Sutcliffe plea, and say the interests of justice demand ‘nothing less’ than a whole life sentence.”

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The Guardian, 14th January 2011

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Family lawyers hail new code – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 14th, 2011 in civil justice, family courts, news by sally

“Family lawyers have welcomed last week’s publication of the long-awaited Family Procedure Rules 2010, which will come into force on 6 April.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 13th January 2011

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Teacher pursues seven-year battle to return to classroom after being acquitted of sexual assault – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 14th, 2011 in criminal records, news, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“Teacher pursues seven-year battle to return to classroom after being acquitted of sexual assault.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th January 2011

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Maidstone Rugby Club fined over eye gouging – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in assault, fines, news, sport by sally

“A Kent rugby club has been fined £2,000 and deducted 50 points following a deliberate attack which left an opposing player blind in one eye.”

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BBC News, 13th January 2011

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Kington Horse Show organiser fined over electrocution – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in fines, health & safety, news by sally

“A charity which runs a Herefordshire show has been fined £10,000 after an exhibitor was electrocuted at the site.”

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BBC News, 13th January 2011

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PCC to investigate Daily Telegraph’s covert recording of Lib Dem MPs – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in complaints, interception, media, news by sally

“The Press Complaints Commission today kicked off an investigation into the Daily Telegraph’s covert recording of Liberal Democrat ministers, following a formal complaint from the party’s president.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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IPCC to launch inquiry into collapsed case against environmental protesters – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, prosecutions, trespass by sally

“Police watchdog called in to investigate reasons why prosecution fell apart.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Social worker suspended over ignored child warning – BBC news

Posted January 14th, 2011 in child abuse, disciplinary procedures, news, social services by sally

“A social worker who failed to pass on details about the abuse of a toddler a week before she was murdered has been suspended for two years.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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Rapist who preyed on Manchester students jailed – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A rapist who broke into a Manchester hall of residence and attacked a terrified student at knifepoint has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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