UK police win extradition over Salford gangland hit – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2008 in conspiracy, extradition, gangs, murder, news by sally

“One of Britain’s most wanted men will be extradited to the UK this week after being arrested in Benidorm, southern Spain. Bobby Spiers will be interviewed by Manchester police in connection with a bungled underworld hit in a Salford pub that left two men dead.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2008

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Q&A: Barry George and compensation – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Speculation is mounting about how much compensation Barry George could receive if he decides to make a claim to the Miscarriages of Justice Support Service.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2008

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US ‘held suspects on British territory in 2006’ – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2008 in Diego Garcia, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“Terrorist suspects were held by the United States on the British territory of Diego Garcia as recently as 2006, according to senior intelligence sources. The claims, which undermine Foreign Office denials that the archipelago in the Indian Ocean has been used as a so-called ‘black site’ to facilitate extraordinary rendition, threaten to cause a diplomatic incident.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2008

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‘Publicity distorted’ Dando case – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in media, murder, news, retrials by sally

“The barrister for Barry George, cleared of killing presenter Jill Dando, has warned that huge publicity can distort investigations into high-profile cases.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2008

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Barry George: loner cleared of JIll Dando killing set for £1m award – The Times

Posted August 4th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Barry George is free to seek more than £1 million compensation as the victim of a miscarriage of justice after being cleared yesterday of the murder of the Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando. ”

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The Times, 2nd August 2008

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George not guilty of Dando murder – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in murder, news, retrials by sally

“Barry George has been found not guilty of murdering BBC television presenter Jill Dando outside her London home.”

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BBC News, 1st August 2008

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FA will seek 15-game ban for Barton over Dabo assault – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2008 in assault, news, sport by sally

“Joey Barton faces a potentially lengthy ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association last night.”

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The Guardian, 1st August 2008

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Discussion paper on prison mother and baby units – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 1st, 2008 in news, prisons, women by sally

“Maria Eagle’s response to the Children’s Commissioner for England about the findings of his report ‘Prison Mother and Baby Units’.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st August

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Statement on House of Lords ruling: Corner House v SFO – Attorney General’s Office

Posted August 1st, 2008 in bribery, corruption, news, Saudi Arabia, Serious Fraud Office by sally

“Statement on House of Lords ruling: Corner House v SFO.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 30th July 2008

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‘Military-style’ killing sentence – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Three men have been convicted of killing a 20-year-old man in a ‘military-style’ attack.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Rapist ‘must be found new cell’ – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in disabled persons, news, prisons by sally

“A judge has ordered that a near-blind and disabled rapist should be found a different cell because of the convict’s squalid conditions behind bars.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Criminals walk free thanks to paperwork – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 1st, 2008 in fugitive offenders, news, police, probation, warrants by sally

“A report has found that the paperwork obsession among police, probation officers and court officials lets criminals and suspects who go on the run stay out of the reach of justice.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st August 2008

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Stab death youths lose appeal bid – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Three teenagers who stabbed a young father to death on Wearside after he confronted them about their rowdiness have lost their appeals.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Care worker is jailed for murder – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in care workers, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A care worker who murdered a disabled man for his £70,000 inheritance fund has been told she will spend at least 30 years in jail.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Copyright: UK designer wins Star Wars court battle – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2008 in copyright, media, news by sally

“In Hollywood’s annals of the plucky little guy defeating the big guy, it might not quite rank with flying an X-wing fighter and destroying the Death Star with a ‘one in a million’ shot, Luke Skywalker-style. But at the royal courts of justice yesterday British prop designer Andrew Ainsworth was said to be delighted with his victory against the galactic empire of Star Wars creator George Lucas, in a copyright battle over the stormtroopers’ costumes.”

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The Guardian, 1st August 2008

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Children at risk of violence after failures by family courts – The Times

Posted August 1st, 2008 in children, domestic violence, family courts, news by sally

“Dozens of children caught up in bitter residency disputes are being put at risk of domestic violence because of failings in the court service set up to protect their interests.”

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The Times, 1st August 2008

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Nursing home killer gets 24 years – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in care homes, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who admitted murdering two women in a Leicester nursing home has been sentenced to life in prison and told he will serve a minimum of over 24 years.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Mental health killings ‘falling’ – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in homicide, mental health, news by sally

“The number of killings by people with mental health problems in England and Wales has fallen by two-thirds in the last 30 years, a study has found.”

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BBC News, 1st August 2008

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Marine, Benjamin Poole, dies during elite selection course – The Times

Posted August 1st, 2008 in armed forces, news by sally

“A Royal Marine has died during the final stage of selection to become a member of the elite Special Boat Service.  An investigation has been started into the death of Benjamin Poole, 26, who was taking part in an 18-mile (29km) hike across the Brecon Beacons in Mid Wales carrying his rifle and 55lb (25kg) of kit in temperatures that reached 27C (81F).”

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The Times, 1st August 2008

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Foreign inmates reach record number in spite of ministers’ drive to increase deportations – The Times

Posted August 1st, 2008 in news, prisons by sally

“Record numbers of foreign prisoners are being held in jails in England and Wales, according to government figures published yesterday.”

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The Times, 1st August 2008

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