Man jailed over schoolgirl abuse in Greater Manchester
“A 61-year-old man who persuaded school girls to visit his house before sexually abusing them has been jailed.”
BBC News, 4th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Yorkshire Ripper bids to challenge ‘whole life’ tariff – BBC News
“Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has started a bid to challenge a High Court order that he can never be released from prison.”
BBC News, 4th August
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dancer spared jail over benefits fraud – The Independent
“A 61-year-old jazz dancer who fraudulently claimed nearly £20,000 in disability benefits walked free from court today.”
The Independent, 4th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Who, What, Why: How do judges decide on sentences? – BBC News Magazine
“A man found guilty of trying to sell a valuable book was jailed for eight years this week. On the same day, in the same court, another man received a shorter prison term for killing someone. Why?”
BBC News Magazine, 4th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Prolific’ teenage burglar jailed – The Independent
“A prolific teenage burglar who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years today.”
The Independent, 4th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
ASA clears Marie Stopes TV ad – The Guardian
“The advertising watchdog has cleared the first British television advert to offer advice on abortion services, despite almost 5,000 complaints.”
The Guardian, 4th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MoD settles stressed press officer case – BBC News
“A Ministry of Defence press officer who claimed he suffered from stress-related illnesses after being ‘frugal with the truth’ about troops’ safety in Iraq has settled his case with his employer.”
BBC News, 4th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Joint enterprise law questioned by mother of teen convict – The Guardian
“Garry Newlove’s death at the hands of a group of teenagers shocked Britain. Three years on, two of the women closest to the case are fighting very different battles”
The Guardian, 4th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Theresa May scraps power to ban domestic abusers from victims’ homes – The Independent
“A scheme to protect women from domestic abuse by removing violent partners from the family home is being scrapped by the Government as part of its drive to cut public spending.”
The Independent, 4th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge’s fury at ‘insolent’ hoodie – Daily Telegraph
“Recorder Alun Jenkins QC warned barristers that any young defendants who fail to address him properly or to bow when entering court may be locked away immediately with their cases suspended.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MoD scientist’s death blamed on safety failure – The Guardian
“The mysterious death of a Ministry of Defence scientist who was carrying out secret bomb-making experiments was blamed on inadequate safety procedures.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Two vicars held over suspected sham marriages – The Guardian
“Two clergymen suspected of officiating over sham marriages were arrested by immigration officers today [3rd August].”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jailed for aircraft grab – The Independent
“A man was sentenced to a year in prison yesterday for endangering an aircraft after grabbing a helicopter as it took off in Bristol.”
The Independent, 4th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Google to allow trade marks as keywords across Europe – OUT-LAW.com
“Google will let companies use competitors’ trade marks as keywords to trigger search adverts in all European countries for the first time. The move will test the interpretation of a number of EU and national court rulings on the controversial practice.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th August 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
RBS handed FSA’s biggest fine for money laundering lapses – The Guardian
“Royal Bank of Scotland has been fined £5.6m by the Financial Services Authority for failing to adequately screen customers and payments to prevent its banks – RBS, NatWest, Ulster Bank and Coutts – from being used for money laundering or the financing of terrorist activities.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Four men guilty of murdering couple in bungled ‘honour killing’ – The Guardian
“Four men who murdered a couple in a bungled attempt at an ‘honour’ killing were jailed for life today. Their intended victim was a Muslim man who was having an affair with a married woman, but they firebombed a different house.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Special constable guilty of ‘excessive’ assault – The Independent
“Peter Lightfoot, 40 was today [2nd August] found guilty by a jury of assaulting Lance Corporal Mark Aspinall after they viewed CCTV footage of him pushing his head into the ground and striking him with a police helmet.”
The Independent, 2nd August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Nine jailed after girl forced into prostitution – The Independent
“Nine men have been jailed after a 14-year-old girl was preyed upon and forced into prostitution.”
The Independent, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
TV boss jailed for killing wife – BBC News
“A television location manager who killed his wife with a single blow during an argument after a dinner party has been jailed for 18 months.”
BBC News, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
