Rapist jailed for 1987 sex attack in east London – BBC News
“A sex attacker caught after a cold case review has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC News, 25th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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‘Essex boys’ murderer wins dental pain payout – BBC News
“A man serving a life sentence for the ‘Essex Boys’ gangland murders has won £44,500 damages from the Home Office for negligent dental care.”
BBC News, 25th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police payout after fans ‘locked in’ pub before match – BBC News
“Eighty football fans have shared nearly £200,000 in compensation and won an apology from police who trapped them in a pub before a Manchester United game.”
BBC News, 25th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
No prosecution for right-to-die doctor – BBC News
“A former GP and right-to-die campaigner who took a man to a euthanasia clinic in Switzerland will not be prosecuted.”
BBC News, 25th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Partial victory’ on Taliban prisoners challenge – The Independent
“An anti-war activist today won ‘a partial victory’ in her High Court challenge over Britain’s policy of transferring captured Taliban suspects to the Afghan authorities.”
The Independent, 25th June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Kenneth Noye fails to have murder term reduced – Daily Telegraph
“Road rage killer Kenneth Noye failed today in his bid to have the minimum life term he must serve for murder reduced.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prince of Wales intervention in Chelsea Barracks ‘unwelcome’ says judge – Daily Telegraph
“The Candy Brothers have won their High Court bid to prove Qatari architects were wrong to withdraw plans for the redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks following an intervention by the Prince of Wales.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Teesside woman child sex abuser’s appeal rejected – BBC News
“A Teesside woman who had sex with a 12-year-old boy has been told she deserved every day of her nine-year jail term.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man caught trapping wild birds gets suspended sentence – BBC News
“A man filmed trapping wild birds has received a suspended jail sentence.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
ASA examines viewing patterns in video-on-demand adjudication – OUT-LAW.com
“Regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that an ad which might have been unsuitable for children could be shown in an on-demand showing of a family programme because few children watched the show.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th June 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
False rape claim mother from Norfolk is jailed – BBC News
“A mother who made a false allegation that she was raped by two men in Norwich has been jailed for 18 months.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Newcastle woman in £150,000 scam must pay back just £1 – BBC News
“A woman who tried to swindle more than £150,000 out of her grandmother and fiance has been ordered to repay £1.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
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Driver who smuggled 5m cigarettes is jailed – The Independent
“A lorry driver, who illegally imported 5.4 million cigarettes into the UK hidden in apple boxes, was jailed for two years and eight months today, HM Revenue and Customs said.”
The Independent, 24th June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Theresa May averts fight over 28-day detention with call for renewal – The Guardian
“Theresa May, the home secretary, today sidestepped an early confrontation with Liberal Democrat and Tory backbenchers by telling MPs that the measure allowing terror suspects to be held for 28 days before charge should be temporarily renewed for six months.”
The Guardian, 24th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Neo-Nazis convicted of race hate charges – The Independent
“Two ‘proud neo-Nazis’ who posted abusive messages on the internet about Jews and other ethnic minorities were convicted of inciting racial hatred today.”
The Independent, 24th June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BA pays damages to passenger who was moved – The Independent
“A male passenger who claimed British Airways discriminated against him has received an apology and compensation from the airline.”
The Independent, 25th June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Multimillion-pound compensation for birth delay boy – BBC News
“A six-year-old Wearside boy has been awarded multimillion-pound damages after mistakes at his birth left him severely disabled.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Devon driver’s spider scare led to cyclist’s death – BBC News
“A driver who was distracted by a spider ended up killing a cyclist and badly injuring another when she took her eyes off the road to throw the creature out.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Time to debate how we can sustain access to justice for the poor – The Guardian
“Securing legal advice for all in a time of austerity puts a responsibility on everyone in the profession.”
The Guardian, 23rd June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Kent bug scandal NHS boss awarded damages – BBC News
“The former boss of a Kent NHS trust where 90 people died in a superbug outbreak has been awarded more than £190,000 in damages.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
