Margate couple jailed for abusing boys under four – BBC News
“A Kent couple have been jailed for two years for abusing two young boys.”
BBC News, 13th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Marksmen who shot barrister Mark Saunders retain anonymity – Daily Telegraph
“Police marksmen who shot dead a barrister at the end of a five-hour siege at his Chelsea home can give evidence anonymously at his inquest amid fears they will targeted by the criminal underworld, a coroner ruled yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc.) Regulations 2010
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.3) Order 2010
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2010
The Immigration and Nationality (Cost Recovery Fees) (No.2) Regulations 2010
The Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2010
The Water Use (Temporary Bans) Order 2010
The Flood Risk Management Functions Order 2010
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Home Office wins deportation court case – Home Office
“Home Secretary is ‘delighted’ at outcome of a test case which will see an Ethiopian man deported in the interests of national security.”
Home Office, 10th September 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Tributes to Lord Bingham, ‘the greatest judge of our time’ – The Guardian
“Human Rights campaigners and lawyers are mourning the former senior law lord Lord Bingham, regarded as one of the most brilliant and courageous lawyers of his generation, and described as a ‘towering figure.’ ”
The Guardian, 12th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Three jailed over rape attack filmed on mobile phone – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman who only learned of the attack when she saw footage of it on a mobile phone.”
BBC News, 10th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inquiry into death of County Durham man in custody – BBC News
“An inquiry into the death of a County Durham man in police custody will focus on the actions of arresting officers, a watchdog has said.”
BBC News, 13th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disturbing case of young offender goes to European court – The Independent
“The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will this week hear claims from the British government that locking-up an emotionally disturbed young man and failing to prevent him from inflicting terrible self-harm does not merit an independent, public inquiry.”
The Independent, 12th September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judges told: ‘be more lenient to women criminals’ – Daily Telegraph
“Female criminals are more likely to have mental health or educational difficulties and to have parenting responsibilities, while a lower proportion will have committed violent crimes than men, according to new guidelines. Judges ought to ‘bear these matters in mind’ when passing sentence, according to the Equal Treatment Bench Book, published by the Judicial Studies Board (JSB).”
Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police set to be granted anonymity at inquest into shooting of barrister Mark Saunders – Daily Telegraph
“The police officers who shot dead a barrister at the end of a five-hour siege are expected to be given anonymity ahead of an inquest beginning next week.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Phil Woolas faces court attempt to overturn general election victory – The Guardian
“Two high court judges, sitting at a specially convened election court, will decide whether the 6 May result in Oldham East and Saddleworth should be declared void and a rerun should take place.”
The Guardian, 13th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Barnado’s chief calls for age of criminal responsibility to be raised – The Observer
“Martin Narey says children shouldn’t be held legally accountable for actions until they are 12.”
The Observer, 12th September 2010
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
Stem cell doctor guilty of breaching good practice – The Independent
“A doctor who exploited ‘vulnerable’ multiple sclerosis patients by exaggerating the benefits of stem cell therapy faces being struck off after his fitness to practise was found to be impaired today.”
The Independent, 10th September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Son jailed for murdering father and burying his remains – BBC News
“A man who murdered his father and buried his remains in concrete in a garden has been jailed for life and ordered to serve at least 16 years.”
BBC News, 10th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Control orders ‘best option available’ in terror fight – The Independent
“The Government should seriously consider retaining controversial control orders to keep tabs on suspected terrorists, a think tank said today.”
The Independent, 10th September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Firm claims sex discrimination in legal aid tender – Law Society’s Gazette
“A London firm has claimed sex discrimination in judicial review proceedings challenging the Legal Services Commission’s refusal to award it immigration and community care contracts.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 9th September 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Kent dog breeder Melanie King banned for animal cruelty – BBC News
“A Kent breeder who kept dogs in ‘truly appalling’ conditions has been banned from keeping animals for life.”
BBC News, 9th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Payout after Nottingham doctor fails to diagnose tumour – BBC News
“A former clergyman left disabled after a delay in diagnosing a brain tumour has received undisclosed substantial damages from a Nottingham hospital.”
BBC News, 9th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Doctor to be charged with modern-day slavery – Daily Telegraph
“A doctor who smuggled a woman into Britain to work for her has become the first person in Britain to be charged with modern-day slavery.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Leeds crime boss ordered to pay £10.6m – BBC News
“A former car dealer who was jailed for 25 years for a £7m heroin plot has been ordered to pay £10.6m by a judge.”
BBC News, 9th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
