42-day terror law faces ‘very rough ride’ in Lords – The Times

Posted June 13th, 2008 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“A leading Labour critic of Gordon Brown’s 42-day terror detention plan predicted today that the legislation would have a ‘very rough ride’ in the Lords.”

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The Times, 12th June 2008

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The ‘strangulation of freedoms’ that Davis will fight on – The Independent

Posted June 13th, 2008 in news, parliament by sally

“David Davis listed a host of controversial developments in the arena of civil liberties as the reasons for his shock resignation.”

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The Independent, 12th June 2008

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People injured in hazardous activities only have themselves to blame, court rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 13th, 2008 in damages, news, personal injuries, sport by sally

“People who injure themselves during hazardous sporting activities can blame no one but themselves, the appeal court has ruled.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008

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House of Lords ‘reaches out’ into the blogosphere – The Guardian

Posted June 13th, 2008 in internet, news, parliament by sally

“The House of Lords is aiming to spruce up its fusty image by launching viral videos on a YouTube channel to ‘combat outdated stereotypes of members’ and build on its first web foray Lords of the Blog.”

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The Guardian, 13th June 2008

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‘Bangle’ supporters petition PM – BBC News

“The family of a Sikh girl excluded from school for wearing a religious bangle will hand in a petition to Downing Street.”

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BBC News, 13th June 2008

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Drunk and disorderly children escaping prosecution – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 13th, 2008 in children, drunk and disorderly, news by sally

“The number of children prosecuted for being drunk and disorderly has plunged despite a substantial increase in under-age drinking.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008

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Killer joyrider’s ‘inadequate’ prison sentence criticised by family of victim – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 13th, 2008 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“The family of a mother-of-four killed by a serial joyrider has condemned the courts after he was spared a maximum 14-year prison term and jailed for eight years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008

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Laptop lapses which embarrassed government – The Guardian

Posted June 13th, 2008 in data protection, news by sally

“The revelation that top secret documents relating to al-Qaida and Iraq were left on a train is the latest in a string of recent embarrassments over data security lapses.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2008

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O2’s bubble bursts as it loses trademark case – The Times

Posted June 13th, 2008 in advertising, news, trade marks by sally

“O2, the British mobile operator, has lost its four-year battle with rival 3 over the use of its bubble trademark in a television advertisement.”

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The Times, 12th June 2008

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Black Panther ‘to die in prison’ – BBC News

Posted June 12th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“The killer who became known as the Black Panther has been told he will spend the rest of his life in jail.”

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BBC News, 12th June 2008

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Woolworths hit with £350,000 market disclosure fine – The Times

Posted June 12th, 2008 in disclosure, financial regulation, news by sally

“Woolworths, the UK retailer, has been fined £350,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for taking too long to disclose sensitive information to the stock market.”

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The Times, 12th June 2008

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Lawyers urge FO to come clean on torture – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2008 in detention, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“Lawyers acting for Binyam Mohamed, a British resident incarcerated in Guantánamo Bay, have urged the government to disclose evidence which, they say, would demonstrate he was tortured.”

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The Guardian, 12th June 2008

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Related link: “Human Cargo”: Binyam Mohamed and the Rendition Frequent Flier Programme

Expelled ADHD teenager was ‘discriminated against’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 12th, 2008 in disability discrimination, news, school children, school exclusions by sally

“A girl suffering from a behavioural disorder expelled from school for being ‘disruptive’ was a victim of disability discrimination, a court heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008

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Law firms rake in £700m in fees for coal miners’ claims – Legal Week

Posted June 12th, 2008 in compensation, fees, industrial injuries, law firms, miners, news by sally

“Legal fees for firms advising on the ongoing compensation claims for sick coal miners have hit more than £700m.”

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Legal Week, 12th June 2008

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Treason laws could be abolished – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 12th, 2008 in news, treason by sally

“The ancient laws of treason could be scrapped under plans to simplify the legal system.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008

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Lords reject EU referendum call – BBC News

Posted June 12th, 2008 in constitutional law, EC law, news, referendums, treaties by sally

“The House of Lords has voted against holding a referendum on the EU Treaty – a day before the Irish Republic’s national ballot on the agreement.”

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BBC News, 11th June 2008

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MoD battles Next over duvet cover emblem – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 12th, 2008 in copyright, news by sally

“The Ministry of Defence has launched a legal battle against a high street shopping chain because a duvet cover features the RAF’s insignia.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008

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Families call for tough sentences – BBC News

Posted June 12th, 2008 in demonstrations, murder, news, sentencing, violent offenders by sally

“Bereaved families have marched in London to demand tougher sentencing for the perpetrators of violent crime.”

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BBC News, 12th June 2008

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42-day detention: what happens next? – The Guardian

Posted June 12th, 2008 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“Ministers now face a fiendish struggle to get their plans to extend pre-charge detention for up to 42 days through the House of Lords.”

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The Guardian, 11th June 2008

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Secret anti-terror documents ‘left on train’ – The Independent

Posted June 11th, 2008 in documents, government departments, news, terrorism by sally

“A police investigation has been launched after secret Government documents were left on a train, it was confirmed today.”

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The Independent, 11th June 2008

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