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Category: news
Lord Martin defends no-win no-fee libel lawyers – BBC News
“Former Commons Speaker Lord Martin has spoken up in defence of ‘no win, no fee’ libel lawyers – whose fees the government is trying to curtail.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gatwick Airport firearm man given prison sentence – BBC News
“A man who wanted police to shoot him in a ‘desperate suicide bid’ has been jailed for threatening people with an imitation gun at Gatwick Airport.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Twins jailed for life over doorstep murder in Oldham – BBC News
“Twin brothers who murdered a father-of-two outside his Greater Manchester home, then tried to kill themselves, have been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Misleading’ policing advert banned by watchdog – The Guardian
“A Home Office advertising campaign that highlights one of Labour’s key election policies on crime and policing is to be banned by the advertising industry watchdog, the Guardian has learned. The Advertising Standards Authority has told the Home Office that its television adverts highlighting the government’s ‘policing pledge’ that neighbourhood officers can now be expected to spend 80% of their time on the beat is to be banned with immediate effect.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Family wins payout over mother Lavinia Bletchly’s undiagnosed cancer – The Independent
“The family of a young mother who died after doctors failed to diagnose her cancer secured a six-figure pay-out from an NHS body today.”
The Independent, 26th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man jailed for 18-year rape after advancements in DNA – BBC News
“A rapist who carried out an attack on a woman nearly 18 years ago has been jailed for 10 years after scientists used advances in DNA technology.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Babysitting couple guilty of child’s murder in Bilston – BBC News
“A babysitting couple who left a three-year-old boy with more than 70 injuries have been found guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court of his murder.”
BBC News, 26th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
English law on late payment of insurance claims is unfair, say Law Commissions – OUT-LAW.com
“Insurers who delay paying valid claims should be liable to policyholders for any foreseeable losses they cause, a new Law Commission paper suggested this week.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th March 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Government plans libel shield for online news archives – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has outlined its plans for a reform of libel law, but said that it will not be possible to pass the proposed new law before this year’s general election.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th March 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
New code allows religious pharmacists to opt out of prescribing contraception – Daily Telegraph
“The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the new industry regulator, has clarified guidelines in the revised code, which states that staff can opt out of handing out the pill or the morning after pill.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Immigrants and asylum seekers face driving licence ban – Daily Telegraph
“Asylum seekers and some immigrants have been banned from applying for a driving licence under changes announced by the Government.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Heathrow protesters win challenge – BBC News
“Campaigners have won a High Court battle for further consultation into plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.”
BBC News, 26th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prosecutors to re-examine case of shot Pc Ian Terry – BBC News
“A decision not to bring charges over the fatal shooting of a police officer during a firearms training exercise is be re-examined by prosecutors.”
BBC News, 26th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Training exercise Pc Ian Terry ‘unlawfully killed’ – The Independent
“A police officer who was shot dead during a botched ‘cops and robbers’ training exercise was unlawful killed, an inquest jury ruled today.”
The Independent, 25th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man jailed for grooming girl on internet – The Independent
“A man convinced a 13-year-old girl to pose nude over the internet for three years by topping up her mobile phone credit, a court heard today. Andrew Sunman, 30, groomed the teenager in an MSN chatroom by pretending to be 19. In reality he was 26. ”
The Independent, 25th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police failed to arrest robber who went on to commit murder, IPCC says – The Guardian
“Three detectives face disciplinary action over ‘clear failings’ to apprehend a wanted armed robber who went on to shoot a sub-postmaster’s son dead during a raid.”
The Guardian, 26th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Top Yorkshire police officers face inquiryover alleged nepotism – The Times
“The two most senior officers in a police force that is working to solve several high-profile murders are under investigation for alleged nepotism. Grahame Maxwell, the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, and Adam Briggs, his deputy, are each accused of improperly helping relatives during a police recruitment drive.”
The Times, 26th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man convicted of harassing model Sophie Anderton – BBC News
“A stockbroker has been found guilty of stalking model Sophie Anderton by bombarding her with text messages.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inquiry call after video evidence clears man accused of violence at protest – The Guardian
“Lawyers have called for an inquiry into the prosecution of a man accused of violent disorder at demonstrations after claiming that the police delayed releasing vital video footage which proved his innocence.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
