‘Mouth tape’ care worker sentenced – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2009 in assault, carers, elderly, news, sentencing by sally

“A care worker who ‘humiliated’ an 89-year-old dementia patient by taping his mouth shut and forcing him to lie on the floor was given a suspended jail sentence today.”

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The Independent, 19th October 2009

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Poison abortion bid doctor guilty – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2009 in abortion, doctors, news, poisoning by sally

“A doctor has been found guilty of poisoning his lover in a failed attempt to induce an abortion.”

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BBC News, 19th October 2009

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Owning a cat helped immigrant avoid deportation – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2009 in deportation, immigration, news by sally

“An immigrant facing deportation from Britain cited ownership of a pet cat with his girlfriend as part of his legal battle to stay in the country, it was revealed today.”

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The Independent, 19th October 2009

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CPS consults on changes to prosecution principles – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted October 19th, 2009 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, prosecutions by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today launched a 12 week public consultation on important changes to the Code for Crown Prosecutors – the document that sets out the principles which prosecutors must follow when they decide whether or not to prosecute an individual.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 19th October 2009

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Crime adviser Louise Casey criticises government on antisocial behaviour – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2009 in ASBOs, news by sally

“An outspoken Home Office adviser said the government had let people down on antisocial behaviour and the criminal justice system was out of step with public opinion.”

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The Guardian, 19th October 2009

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Police win data deletion appeal – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2009 in appeals, criminal records, data protection, news, police by sally

“Five police forces which challenged a ruling that they should delete records on criminal convictions from their database have won their appeal.”

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BBC News, 19th October 2009

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Six-month jail sentences reduced to six weeks to ease jail overcrowding – The Times

Posted October 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Six-month jail terms are being slashed to six weeks and 28-day sentences are being waived by prison governors desperate to ease record levels of overcrowding, The Times has learnt.”

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The Times, 19th October 2009

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Prenups may not have the force of law, but they work – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2009 in news, prenuptial agreements by sally

“With this prenup, I thee wed. It may not be the most romantic of sentences, but more of us than ever are considering prenuptial agreements to protect our assets before getting married.”

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The Independent, 18th October 2009

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Appeal over torture claim ruling – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2009 in appeals, disclosure, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“The government says it will appeal against a ruling that US intelligence documents detailing the alleged torture of an ex-UK resident can be released.”

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BBC News, 17th October 2009

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England’s libel laws don’t just gag me, they blindfold you – The Times

Posted October 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“The author who is being sued for libel, says bloggers and scientists are increasingly reluctant to write anything critical for fear of ruin.”

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The Times, 18th October 2009

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British victims of terror attacks abroad to receive payouts – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2009 in compensation, news, terrorism, victims by sally

“A young London man facing life in a wheelchair after being injured in last year’s terrorist attack in Mumbai is finally going to get financial support after a dramatic turnaround in government policy.”

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The Guardian, 18th October 2009

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Are women paying for sexism laws? – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2009 in employment, news, sex discrimination by sally

“Old style sexism has ‘died a death’ in the city – so says the deputy chairman of fund management firm JO Hambro.”

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BBC News, 18th October 2009

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Hacker’s extradition put on hold – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2009 in computer crime, extradition, news by sally

“A Briton accused of hacking into secret military and Nasa computers has had his extradition to the US put on hold as new psychiatric evidence is considered.”

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BBC News, 17th October 2009

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Prisons accused of transferring most difficult inmates to pass inspections – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2009 in news, prison officers, prisons, transfer of prisoners by sally

“Wandsworth and Pentonville jails are accused of attempting to dupe inspectors.”

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The Guardian, 18th October 2009

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Trafigura report on dumped waste in Ivory Coast revealed – The Times

Posted October 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“A report commissioned for the oil trading firm Trafigura stating that tonnes of dumped waste could have caused an outbreak of illness in West Africa can be revealed for the first time after an injunction was lifted.”

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The Times, 17th October 2009

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Cuts in legal aid could result in lawyers taking action – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2009 in legal aid, news by sally

“Lawyers could bring legal action over the threatened cuts to publicly funded criminal cases as the government launches a review of the £2.1bn legal aid scheme.”

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The Guardian, 18th October 2009

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Deported Iraqis put straight back on plane to Britain – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2009 in deportation, immigration, Iraq, news by sally

“More than 30 Iraqi asylum-seekers deported to Baghdad by the Home Office have been refused entry to their own country and flown back to Britain.”

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The Independent, 17th October 2009

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BNP debate ‘illegal’, warns Hain – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2009 in media, news, political parties, race discrimination by sally

“The BBC could face legal action over British National Party leader Nick Griffin’s appearance on Question Time, Welsh Secretary Peter Hain has warned.”

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BBC News, 19th October 2009

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Guantanamo Bay ‘torture’ ruling threatens intelligence sharing with US – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 19th, 2009 in disclosure, evidence, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“The future of intelligence sharing between Britain and the United States is under threat after judges ruled secret evidence relating to the the torture allegedly suffered by Binyam Mohamed, a former Guantanamo Bay inmate, should be released.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2009

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MPs investigate anti-extremism programme after spying claims – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2009 in human rights, inquiries, intelligence services, Islam, news by sally

“A powerful committee of MPs is likely to hold a formal hearing into allegations that a government anti-extremism programme is being used to gather information on innocent Muslims.”

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The Guardian, 18th October 2009

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