Court rejects HIV asylum seeker – BBC News
“An HIV-positive Ugandan woman’s claim to stay in the UK has been rejected by the European Court of Human Rights.”
BBC News, 27th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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‘Draconian’ Home Office fast-tracks Algerian’s deportation – The Independent
“The Home Office was accused last night of rushing to deport a university administrator to conceal official blunders after he was arrested on terrorism charges only to be released without charge. A Labour MP criticised the decision, claiming there was no reason for it ‘other than to cover the embarrassment of the police and intelligence services’.”
The Independent, 25th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prisons unable to cope with rising levels of mentally ill inmates – The Independent
“Prison mental health services are struggling to cope as overstretched staff try to deal with rising levels of mental illness among prisoners, a major report will warn next week. Thousands of seriously mentally ill prisoners are being released untreated back into the community, it says.”
The Independent, 25th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Banker rapist quoted Othello – Daily Telegraph
“An Oxford-educated investment banker who quoted Shakespeare as he sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed indefinitely.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Artists seek royalties for 70 years from grave – The Times
“Britain’s artistic community is battling against leading auction houses and dealers to bring in a law forcing the payment of a royalty on artists’ works for 70 years after their deaths — in line with writers and musicians.”
The Times, 27th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Solicitor accuses regulator of racial bias in £10m claim – The Guardian
“An Iranian-born solicitor has launched an unprecedented £10m claim against the Law Society and the solicitors’ regulatory body for racial and religious discrimination, harassment and victimisation.”
The Guardian, 26th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Knife crime powers ‘may antagonise youth’ – Daily Telegraph
“New police powers to combat knife crime could cause increased antagonism amongst young people, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fine threatened over posters of missing moggy – The Guardian
“A woman was threatened with a fine by her local council for putting posters on lampposts to find the owners of a lost cat. Public-spirited Joy Tracey wanted to reunite Copper the ginger tom with his owners after he was found whimpering in a garden.”
The Guardian, 24th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Law shake-up in crackdown on rogue traders – The Times
“A new legal weapon came into force over the weekend in a government crackdown on unscrupulous companies that mislead customers or use aggressive sales tactics.”
The Times, 27th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Sex change Paratrooper wins £250,000 for ‘hurt feelings’ – Daily Telegraph
“A former paratrooper who had a sex change operation has won a payout of £250,000 for hurt feelings after she was ordered to wear a man’s uniform to a medical examination.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Danger of high legal bills must be reduced, warns judge – The Guardian
“A senior High Court judge has called for an overhaul of the court costs system in environmental cases because ordinary people were being denied their right to challenge decisions affecting their lives.”
The Guardian, 25th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Social services called to account as girl, 7, starves to death – The Independent
“Eight years after Victoria Climbié died, the lessons of that terrible case seem not to have been learned.”
The Independent, 25th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Muslim gangs ‘are taking control of prison’ – The Guardian
“Prison officers at one of Britain’s maximum security jails are losing control to Muslim gangs, according to a confidential report obtained by The Observer. An internal review of Whitemoor in Cambridgeshire warns that staff believe a ‘serious incident is imminent’ as several wings become dominated by Muslim prisoners.”
The Guardian, 25th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The last gasp: Health Secretary signals new smoking curbs – The Independent
“Cigarettes will be banned from public display in shops and vending machines are to be scrapped under dramatic new plans designed to curb smoking among young people.”
The Independent, 26th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge Khan and Judge J – Office of Judicial Complaints Investigation – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Statement from the Judicial Communications Office.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
MPs reject cut in abortion limit – BBC News
“The upper time limit for abortions will remain at 24 weeks after MPs voted against proposals to reduce it.”
BBC News, 21st May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Trial over theme park ride death – BBC News
“A Pembrokeshire theme park accused of a fatal health and safety breach which allegedly caused the death of a teenager is to stand trial at crown court.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life term for fatal city stabbing – BBC News
“A 19-year-old who stabbed a father-of-three to death in a ‘cowardly attack’ has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Murder nurse in conviction appeal – BBC News
“A nurse jailed for murdering elderly patients in his care by injecting them with insulin has launched a bid to appeal against his conviction.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nurses sentenced over fit death – BBC News
“Two nurses who failed to help a woman during a fit lasting over two hours have received suspended jail terms.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
