“Gordon Brown is preparing to overrule the advice of the Government’s drug advisory body and upgrade cannabis to a Class B drug, carrying tougher penalties for its possession.”
The Times, 4th April, 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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“A man shot dead by police as he brandished a sword was justifiably killed, an inquest jury has ruled.”
BBC News, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The new customs and immigration body, the UK Border Agency, was officially launched by the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Two Metropolitan Police officers are to face disciplinary proceedings over their treatment of a young woman who was tortured and murdered in a so-called ‘honour killing’ case after the police watchdog concluded yesterday she had been ‘let down’ by them.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The body behind the European Convention on Human Rights has said that internet users must be told when content is being filtered, and that governments should not filter content except in very specific circumstances.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st April 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
“Leaders of organisations which lose personal data should think carefully before telling customers, employees or regulators of the incident, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said. New advice says that notification should have a clear purpose.”
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
“Confidential information about security lapses in a council’s benefits section has been released – with passages that might help fraudsters highlighted.”
BBC News, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The government has announced proposals designed to protect the interests of UK businesses operating in Europe.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Related link: ‘Rome I Should the UK opt in?’ consultation paper (PDF)
“Ministers launched a crackdown on schools covertly selecting pupils yesterday after government research confirmed that up to one in six schools could be breaking admissions laws. One north London school asked parents to commit to paying £895 a term when they applied, and another demanded £650.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A jury panel has been warned they could have to sit for up to six months as the case began of eight men accused of trying to blow up transatlantic airliners.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A police drive aimed at thousands of low-level teenage offenders lies behind an apparent surge in youth crime figures, according to an analysis published today. Police figures suggest reported minor offences by young people soared by 38.9% from 2003-2006, and detected serious offences rose by 19%.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Britain’s most senior judge spoke out yesterday against the early release of prisoners, which he said undermined confidence in the judicial system.”
The Times, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The man jailed for life for the murder of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman is appealing against his conviction, his lawyer has said.”
BBC News, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice have made a joint statement on a new partnership for the operation of Her Majesty’s Courts Service (HMCS).”
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Related link: Her Majesty’s Court Service Framework Document (PDF)
“The first signs of a high-level Cabinet split over proposals to extend suspects’ detention to 42 days emerged yesterday as the government faced criticism from Labour backbenchers. Gordon Brown has been counselled by senior colleagues that there is no real need to push ahead with the extension, adding to the pressure from leading figures in the judiciary, including the director of public prosecutions, Sir Ken Macdonald.”
The Guardian, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Seventy nine people and one business have been prosecuted for flouting the smoking ban in the year since it was introduced in Wales, figures show.”
BBC News, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Paul Burrell, the butler and self-styled ‘rock’ of Diana, Princess of Wales, was once a loyal servant of the Crown but ‘cashed in’ on his experience, the coroner said at her inquest yesterday.”
The Times, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales hit a last-minute glitch today, hours before it was due to conclude, after the discovery of potentially new evidence.”
The Independent, 1st April 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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