Constituent sues MP in ‘legal first’ – The Independent

Posted February 5th, 2009 in news by sally

“A Government minister is set for a court battle with a war veteran constituent who claims she has failed in her duty to represent him properly in a fight for compensation. ”

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The Independent, 4th February 2009

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UK judges accuse Obama Administration of suppressing torture claim – The Times

Posted February 5th, 2009 in disclosure, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“The US has threatened to withhold intelligence from the UK if evidence of the alleged torture of a British resident held at Guantánamo Bay is made public. ”

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The Times, 5th February 2009

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US threats mean evidence of British resident’s Guantánamo torture must stay secret, judges rule – The Guardian

Posted February 5th, 2009 in disclosure, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“Evidence of how a British resident held in the Guantánamo Bay detention camp was tortured, and what MI5 knew about it, must remain secret because of serious threats the US has made against the UK, the high court ruled today (4 February).”

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The Guardian, 4th February 2009

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JPs win first round in battle over extention of on-the-spot fines – The Times

Posted February 5th, 2009 in fines, magistrates, news by sally

“Magistrates have won a first-round battle over the growing use of on-the-spot fines, which they warn, are undermining public confidence in the justice system.”

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The Times, 5th February 2009

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The Big Question: At what age should children be held responsible for their criminal acts? – The Independent

Posted February 5th, 2009 in children, criminal responsibility, news by sally

“Why are we asking this now?

Because the former head of the Youth Justice Board, Professor Rod Morgan, has called for the age at which children can be locked up –the so-called age of criminal responsibility – to be raised. The minimum age is currently 10 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and eight in Scotland. Professor Morgan spoke for many criminologists and penal reformers when he argued that the age should be raised, and voiced concern that nothing would be done.”

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The Independent, 5th February 2009

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Companies still not owning up to corruption – The Times

Posted February 4th, 2009 in corruption, financial regulation, news by sally

“Two out of five senior executives would attempt to bury a corruption problem rather than report it to authorities, a survey has found.”

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The Times, 4th February 2009

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Cancer sperm men win court battle – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2009 in bailment, human tissue, negligence, news, psychiatric damage by sally

“Six male cancer patients have been told they can claim damages after a hospital freezer broke down and destroyed their frozen sperm.”

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BBC News, 4th February 2009

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More to claim in child abuse case – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2009 in child abuse, news by sally

“A further 150 people are set to claim compensation for the abuse they suffered at children’s homes in Manchester in the 1970s and 1980s.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2009

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Smith aims to thwart rise in burglaries – The Independent

Posted February 4th, 2009 in burglary, news by sally

“The Home Secretary insisted today that burglary does not have to rise in a recession as she prepared to host a summit to address the issue.”

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The Independent, 4th February 2009

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Parliament probes privacy law, could give it legislative ‘nudge’ – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 4th, 2009 in news, privacy by sally

“Parliament will investigate privacy law in the UK and may give the law a ‘nudge’, Justice Minister Jack Straw has said. A select committee of MPs will look into how the law has developed and how it is being implemented by courts, he said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd February 2009

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Government defeat on banking bill – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2009 in banking, news by sally

“Labour has lost a vote in the House of Lords on an amendment to its flagship bill to protect the banking system.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2009

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Terror suspects maintain contact with terrorist groups, despite restrictions – The Guardian

Posted February 4th, 2009 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“A few terror suspects have managed to maintain contact with terrorist groups despite being under control orders which include restrictions that amount to ‘virtual house arrest’, the government’s official watchdog on the terror laws warned tonight.”

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The Guardian, 3rd February 2009

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Banks gear up for legal battle as era of the free mortgage approaches – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 4th, 2009 in banking, mortgages, news by sally

“Banks are gearing up for a legal battle ahead of tomorrow’s interest rate decision, which could mean they owe borrowers money.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd February 2009

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‘Too many’ mentally ill in jails – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2009 in mental health, news, prisons by sally

“Thousands of people with mental health problems are ending up in jail rather than receiving treatment, the Prison Reform Trust has said.”

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BBC News, 4th February 2009

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Long-term partner loses battle for war pension – The Independent

Posted February 4th, 2009 in news, war pensions by sally

“The long-term unmarried partner of a retired Royal Navy officer who died five years ago from a job-related illness has failed in her legal battle for the right to receive a widow’s war pension.”

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The Independent, 3rd February 2009

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Websites for children must register their moderators, says new law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 4th, 2009 in children, internet, news by sally

“Organisations with interactive websites likely to be used mainly by children must ensure that staff moderating the sites are not barred from working with children from October.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd February 2009

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DNA father to take case to Europe – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2009 in DNA, fraud, fraudulent trading, news, paternity by sally

“A man who sued his ex-wife for fraud for letting him believe another man’s child was his daughter is to take his fight to the European courts.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2009

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Home Secretary renews control orders legislation – Home Office

Posted February 3rd, 2009 in control orders, news by sally

“The draft order to renew control orders legislation was laid before parliament today by the Home Secretary.”

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Home Office, 3rd February 2009

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M&S fined £20,000 over lost toe – BBC News

Posted February 3rd, 2009 in health & safety, industrial injuries, news by sally

“Marks and Spencer has been fined £20,000 after a worker lost part of his toe in a warehouse accident.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2009

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Nurse jailed for mother’s killing – BBC News

Posted February 3rd, 2009 in homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A Wearside nurse who killed her 84-year-old mother with a ceramic ornament has been jailed for four years.”

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BBC News, 3rd February 2009

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