Owners will be forced to microchip dogs in new curbs on ‘weapon’ pets – The Times
“Dog owners face a new pet ‘tax’ in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs.”
The Times, 9th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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UK’s ‘longest miscarriage of justice’ heads back to appeal court – The Guardian
“The case of a man convicted of a murder in London nearly 35 years ago is to be sent back to the court of appeal. Campaigners claim that the case is one of Britain’s longest-running miscarriages of justice.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Snoop Dogg: US rapper wins £100,000 legal fight to visit Britain – Daily Telegraph
“The controversial American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has won an expensive legal battle against the British government, after it tried to ban him from visiting the country.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judges told they have no power to allow secret evidence in Guantanamo case – The Times
“Three of the country’s top judges were told yesterday that they had no power to allow ministers to use secret evidence in fighting a damages claim by six former Guantanamo Bay detainees over alleged ill-treatment.”
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The Times, 9th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Jon Venables: the right to know – The Guardian
“Justice cannot be served at trial unless Jack Straw holds his nerve on unmasking Jon Venables.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Civil unrest as criminal QC appointments escalate – The Lawyer
“The QC appointments panel reduced dramatically the number of civil barristers who made silk in the 2010 competition, raising concerns about whether the appointments process is fundamentally flawed.”
The Lawyer, 8th March 2010
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Courts distrust evidence from social workers – The Guardian
“Courts are refusing applications to take children into care because some members of the judiciary hold social workers in such low esteem that they do not trust their evidence, it will be claimed this week in a major study.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Kerb-crawlers to be arrested on first offence – BBC News
“Kerb-crawlers can be arrested on their first offence under new laws, Home Office minister Alan Campbell said.”
BBC News, 8th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jogger locked in public toilet on Christmas Day wins compensation – Daily Telegraph
“A jogger who was left accidentally locked inside a public toilet on Christmas Day has been awarded £500 compensation by a council.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government attempts to keep torture case secret – The Guardian
“The government will attempt today to have a case about torture heard entirely behind closed doors in a move that some lawyers say would extend secrecy to a new area of hearings, overriding ancient principles of English law.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for fatal bus attack – The Independent
“A bus driver who used his single-decker bus to knock down and kill a man who tried to confront him over damage caused to his pick-up truck was jailed for seven and a half years yesterday.”
The Independent, 5th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
RSPCA appeal against Northallerton will judgement – BBC News
“The RSPCA has started an appeal five months after losing a court battle over a £2m estate left to it in a will.”
BBC News, 6th March 2010
Vegans should be protected from discrimination, says equality watchdog – Daily Telegraph
“Vegans and atheists should have the same protection against discrimination as religious groups according to guidance on new equality laws proposed by Harriet Harman.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Photography under threat: The shooting party’s over – The Times
“Did you hear the one about the mother banned from taking a snapshot of her baby in the pool? Or the student prevented from photographing Tower Bridge at sunset? Be warned. The authorities now have the power to confiscate your camera — or even arrest you — for daring to take a picture in public.”
The Times, 7th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Total faces £100m payout to Shell for Buncefield – The Times
“Total, the French oil group, may be forced to pay out around £100 million to rival oil company Shell to compensate it for damage caused by the Buncefield fire in 2005.”
The Times, 4th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Fraud gang who stole identity of dead child jailed – BBC News
“Two men and a woman who stole the identity of a dead child as part of a multiple fraud have been jailed.”
BBC News, 5th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pair found guilty over Luton ‘scum’ protest – BBC News
“Two men who shouted ‘scum, scum, scum’ at Muslim protestors during a soldiers’ homecoming parade have been convicted of committing a public order offence.”
BBC News, 5th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brothers win £600,000 will battle – BBC News
“Two brothers will inherit their father’s Norfolk farm following a High Court dispute that has left the family riven by ‘suspicion and distrust.’ ”
BBC News, 5th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
