Army victims’ lawyer ‘had death threats’ – The Independent
“MoD accused of waging ‘black propaganda’ campaign against human rights activists.”
The Independent, 7th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Attacked teacher’s £280k payout – BBC News
“A teacher who was assaulted by a pupil has been awarded £280,000 – one of the highest awards given to a teacher, it is believed.”
BBC News, 6th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Balls: ‘I did right thing over Baby P’ – The Guardian
“The Children’s secretary Ed Balls launched a strong defence of his handling of the Baby P tragedy last night after Haringey’s former head of children’s services accused him of ‘breathtaking recklessness’ that had left social workers demoralised and put children’s safety at risk.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Parking fine man received £20,000 – BBC News
“A man was awarded £20,000 in damages after claiming he was distressed by parking fines totalling £200.”
BBC News, 8th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Protesters to carry on camping – The Independent
“Women peace activists have been told by a judge they can continue camping outside the Aldermaston nuclear weapons site, no matter how ‘tiresome’ the Ministry of Defence thinks they are.”
The Independent, 6th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Independent watchdog should be appointed to clean up Lords, says Whitehall standards regulator – Daily Telegraph
“An independent watchdog should immediately be appointed to clean up the House of Lords, Sir Christopher Kelly, the official Whitehall standards regulator, says.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gutted! The fisherman caught faking his death – The Independent
“A trawlerman who faked his own death and sent an obituary to a magazine to avoid paying fines of up to £1m for flouting fishing regulations is facing jail.”
The Independent, 6th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lords: rise of CCTV is threat to freedom – The Guardian
“The steady expansion of the ‘surveillance society’ risks undermining fundamental freedoms including the right to privacy, according to a House of Lords report published today.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Road accident victims ‘bullied into settling’ by insurers – The Times
“Motor accident victims are facing high pressure tactics from insurers to settle for less compensation than they are entitled to receive, a leading accident lawyer said this evening.”
The Times, 5th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Miliband defends ‘torture’ row documents gag – The Independent
“Foreign Secretary David Miliband today defended the non-disclosure of US intelligence after a furious row erupted between the British courts and the American administration over the Binyam Mohamed case.”
The Independent, 5th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
David Miliband to make statement on Binyam Mohamed ‘torture cover up’ – The Times
“David Miliband will make a statement to the House of Commons today on the alleged cover-up of the torture of Binyam Mohamed, a former British resident being held at Guantanamo Bay.”
The Times, 5th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Smith launches crackdown on knife sales – The Independent
“The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said there was ‘not one easy quick way’ to tackle knife crime, as she launched a new crackdown on selling knives to youngsters today.”
The Independent, 5th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Marks & Spencer tastes victory in tax tussle over teacake – The Times
“A storm over a teacake is finally over after Marks & Spencer yesterday won a 13-year legal battle about whether its popular chocolate-covered treats should be deemed a cake or a biscuit.”
The Times, 5th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
PCSOs account for more than half of police misconduct – Daily Telegraph
“Police community support officers accounted for more than half of all police staff gross misconduct cases during the last financial year despite only making up about a fifth of the workforce, a report shows.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Appeals need ‘bolder’ approach – BBC News
“The head of the organisation which investigates alleged miscarriages of justice has said he wants to be ‘bolder’ about challenging cases.”
BBC News, 5th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BSB issues warning after student advertises to secure pupillage – Legal Week
“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has been forced to issue a warning after a student placed an advertisement in specialist Bar magazine Counsel in a bid to obtain a pupillage.”
Legal Week, 5th February 2009
Source: www.legalweek.com
Victory claimed by both sides after hunting ruling – The Times
“It set the countryside against the city, Tory against Labour, Commons against Lords, royalty against commoner and neighbour against neighbour. ”
The Times, 5th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man fails to win compensation for 14 years in prison – The Independent
“A former aircraft engineer who spent 14 years behind bars for a murder he says he did not commit today failed in his latest bid to win compensation.”
The Independent, 4th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Secretary launches new gang Asbo – Daily Telegraph
“A new Asbo designed to prevent gang violence by preventing youths congregating or wearing certain clothes will be announced by Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
