Court victory for cigarette butt man – The Independent
“A man fined £50 for dropping a cigarette butt down a drain celebrated a victory when the case was thrown out of court.”
The Independent, 24th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Two boys guilty of attempted rape charges in London – BBC News
“Two boys aged 10 and 11 have been found guilty at the Old Bailey of attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in London.”
BBC News, 24th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Councils using anti-terror laws to spy on dog walkers – Daily Telegraph
“Councils spied on dog walkers suspected of not clearing up after their pets in a string of abuses of their covert surveillance rights, a report published today said.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Control orders: A battleground between liberty and security in the spotlight – The Guardian
“The Lib Dems abhor them but the coalition has already used the controversial anti-terror measures.”
The Guardian, 23rd May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
ASBO bans woman from lap dancing, pole dancing and prostitution – Daily Telegraph
“A woman alleged to have driven neighbours out of their homes by her sexual activities has been banned from inviting any men around for the night except for her brothers and the emergency services.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Injunction over Meriden travellers’ site – BBC News
“A High Court injunction has been won by a council to stop travellers building on land they own in a village.”
BBC News, 21st May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge-only trials should be an option for serious organised crimes – The Guardian
“Trial by jury has become a central feature of the coalition agreement policy on civil liberties ‑ but is it time for reform?”
The Guardian, 21st May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex blogger wins libel case against Independent on Sunday – The Guardian
“Author Zoe Margolis has been awarded damages over newspaper’s ‘hooker’ headline.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
7/7 inquests to probe MI5 and police role – BBC News
“Inquests into the deaths of 52 people killed in the 7/7 bombings will examine the alleged failings of MI5 in the run-up to the attacks, a coroner has ruled.”
BBC News, 21st May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Social services condemned over death of girl found hanged – Daily Telegraph
“Social workers responsible for looking after an eight-year-old girl found hanged in her bedroom after weeks of neglect were poorly trained and over-worked, a report found.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Three jailed over Blackberry killing – The Independent
“Three robbers were jailed for nine years each today for killing a man for his BlackBerry phone which they sold for £60 and a chicken dinner.”
The Independent, 21st May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rape and torture robber jailed indefinitely – The Independent
“A violent robber who was part of a gang that raped and tortured a couple in their home in a ‘horrendous and barbaric attack’ was jailed indefinitely for the public protection today.”
The Independent, 21st May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Care home boss Rachel Baker jailed for killing resident – BBC News
“A former care home manager who stole drugs from residents to feed her own addiction has been jailed for 10 years for killing an elderly woman.”
BBC News, 21st May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Class action protocol drawn up for NHS litigation – Law Society’s Gazette
“Lawyers have agreed an innovative collaboration process to handle a class action against a Liverpool hospital that is designed to save the NHS millions of pounds.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 20th May 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
On-demand ads must be controlled, says regulator – OUT-LAW.com
“Advertisers and broadcasters must make sure that viewing of their adverts is as controlled on video-on-demand (VOD) services as it is when traditionally broadcast, advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 20th May 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Rape case anonymity for defendants would be insult to victims, say activists – The Guardian
“Plans to ban identification of men accused of rape suggests victims of sexual violence do not matter, say campaigners.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Incompetent’ forger jailed for fake notes in Wrexham – BBC News
“An ‘incompetent’ forger who photocopied Scottish £10 notes and used them in Wrexham shops has been jailed for two years.”
BBC News, 20th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape conviction for sex offender struck off nursing register – The Guardian
“A sex attacker who was struck off the nursing register 14 years ago was today found guilty of rape and sexual assaults on patients in London.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Torture claims investigation ordered by William Hague – The Guardian
“A judge will investigate claims that British intelligence agencies were complicit in the torture of terror suspects, William Hague, the foreign secretary, said tonight.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
