ASBO for buskers who only knew two songs – The Independent

Posted August 20th, 2009 in ASBOs, news by sally

“A busking duo who tormented a Birmingham village by continuously playing just two songs have been given an ASBO banning them from performing in the area.”

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The Independent, 20th August 2009

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Prince Charles’s architecture foundation could face investigation – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2009 in charities, news, royal family, undue influence by sally

“Charity Commission considers whether to launch inquiry after allegations prince has undue influence over direction of Foundation for the Built Environment.”

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The Guardian, 20th August 2009

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Legal bid over temple demolition – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2009 in historic buildings, injunctions, news, planning, Sikhism by sally

“A heritage group has started a legal challenge to try to prevent a Sikh temple in Kent from being demolished.”

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BBC News, 20th August 2009

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OFT to probe online advertising and pricing tactics – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 20th, 2009 in advertising, consumer protection, internet, news by sally

“Consumer protection watchdog the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will investigate online pricing tactics and internet advertising techniques that mislead consumers, it has said. It will also probe price comparison sites and behavioural advertising.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009

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Skype broke advertising rules with high-quality webcam demo – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 20th, 2009 in advertising, news by sally

“Internet phone company Skype should not have depicted a video call as being of such good quality in an advert because the experience was not typical, advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009

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Sacked bookshop staff win payout – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2009 in contract of employment, news, unfair dismissal by sally

“Workers at a Christian bookshop chain have won a ‘substantial’ payout after being sacked, many by e-mail, by the company’s new owners, a union has said.”

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BBC News, 19th August 2009

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MPs seek protection of British workers by cutting influx of migrants – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in immigration, news by sally

“Tighter restrictions to curb the flow of skilled immigrants coming to Britain from outside Europe were recommended by a government committee yesterday in an effort to safeguard the position of British workers in the job market.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

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Directors of Fertility1st accused of ‘procuring’ and delivering sperm – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in news by sally

“Two directors of a fertility company appeared in court yesterday accused of delivering sperm to women by courier.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

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Nurse Susan Pope sacked from school after smacking son loses appeal against dismissal – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2009 in children, corporal punishment, education, news, unfair dismissal by sally

“Susan Pope, the nurse sacked from a leading public school after smacking her son in her own home, has lost her claim for unfair dismissal.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2009

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Crunch victims use anti-stalking laws to challenge ‘greedy’ banks – The Independent

Posted August 20th, 2009 in banking, harassment, news by sally

“Anti-stalking laws are being successfully used by people hit by the credit crunch to stop demands for payment from their banks, The Independent has learnt.”

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The Independent, 20th August 2009

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Injured Marine fighting for compensation says Prince Harry backs him – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in armed forces, compensation, news, personal injuries by sally

“A severely injured Royal Marine who says he has the full support of his friend, Prince Harry, took on the Ministry of Defence yesterday in a campaign to win better compensation for his injuries.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

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Probation Service boss Phil Wheatley wants fewer community sentences – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in community service, news by sally

“Community sentences should be replaced by fines for thousands of offenders, the head of the Probation Service says.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

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Local bus sector referred to Competition Commission – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2009 in competition, news, transport by sally

“The local bus sector is to be investigated over concerns that lack of competition is leading to higher fares for passengers, the Office of Fair Trading announced today.”

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The Guardian, 20th August 2009

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Damian Green wins fight to destroy personal data held by Met police – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2009 in criminal records, data protection, DNA, news, police by sally

“Fingerprints, DNA and records of Tory MP arrested over Home Office leaks deleted as ‘exceptional case’.”

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The Guardian, 20th August 2009

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‘Theft of 0.003p’ case is dropped – BBC News

Posted August 19th, 2009 in electricity, news, theft by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has dropped a case against a filmmaker from west London who was accused of stealing 0.003 pence worth of electricity.”

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BBC News, 19th August 2009

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Coroners block tests to monitor vCJD spread – The Times

Posted August 19th, 2009 in CJD, coroners, news by sally

“Coroners are refusing to carry out post-mortem tests for an infection that causes the human form of mad cow disease, despite pleas that they could help to monitor the disease.”

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The Times, 19th August 2009

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Brothel owner must pay back £2m – BBC News

Posted August 19th, 2009 in news, proceeds of crime, prostitution by sally

“The owner of a brothel in the West Midlands has been ordered to pay back £2m under the Proceeds of Crime Act.”

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BBC News, 19th August 2009

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Directors to face tougher penalties for competition law breaches – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 19th, 2009 in company directors, competition, news by sally

“The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) plans to extend company director bans to include not just those who were directly involved in competition law offences but those who should have done more to prevent them.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009

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Legal Services Act 2007 – second consultation on review of the rules – Bar Standards Board

Posted August 19th, 2009 in barristers, consultations, legal services, news by sally

“The BSB has published its second consultation on the review of the rules relating to the structure of self-employed practice.”

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Bar Standards Board, 17th August 2009

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Jailed drug dealer gets 18-year sentence for running cocaine ring from his cell – The Guardian

Posted August 19th, 2009 in drug trafficking, news, prisons, sentencing by sally

“Two prisoners ran an international cocaine ring from their jail cells in England and Panama, a court heard today.”

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The Guardian, 18th August 2009

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