Couple are charged with neglect after child, 7, dies – The Times
“A man and a woman have been charged with neglect after the death of a seven-year-old girl.”
The Times, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Damning report concludes Crown Prosecution files are in disarray – The Times
“The shoddy state of most Crown Prosecution Service case files is highlighted in a report today which finds most are incomplete and missing data such as whether a defendant is on bail, or the outcome of a hearing.”
The Times, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Banks may appeal charges ruling – The Guardian
“Current account providers are to appeal a court ruling over overdraft charges that looked set to allow consumers to reclaim billions of pounds, it was reported today.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Home Office backs e-crime overhaul – OUT-LAW.com
“Home Office ministers are poised to give the green light for the establishment of a central e-crime reporting and investigation agency in the UK.”
OUT-LAW.com, 21st May 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Reporting deaths to the coroner and modernisation cremation regulations – Ministry of Justice
“Bridget Prentice has made a written ministerial statement on the statutory duty to report deaths to the coroner and the modernisation and consolidation of the cremation regulations.”
Ministry of Justice, 21st May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Registrar Lillian Ladele ‘faced sack for obeying Christian doctrine on gay unions’ – The Times
“A civil registrar who refuses to officiate at partnerships between same-sex couples, claiming that it is ‘sinful’ and against her religion, has brought a legal case that could have implications for ceremonies conducted throughout the country.”
The Times, 21st May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Transsexual driving instructor in row over threat by Muslim student – Daily Telegraph
“The manager of a transsexual driving instructor who used to be a man has been threatened with court action because she sent her to teach a married Muslim woman.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Home Office considers downgrading ecstasy – Daily Telegraph
“The legal status of Ecstasy could be reviewed, the Home Office said.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gay student who faced execution in Iran granted asylum in Britain – The Independent
“A gay man who faces the death penalty in Iran has won asylum in the UK after protests prompted the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, to reconsider his case.”
The Independent, 21st May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Youth crime drive has ‘no impact’ – BBC News
“A decade-long government drive to cut youth offending has had ‘no measurable impact’, an independent study suggests.”
BBC News, 21st May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Divorcee’s £600,000 plea of poverty – Daily Telegraph
“A divorcée has won the right to move abroad with her three children after judges ruled that the £610,000 she received in her divorce settlement from her wealthy husband would not be enough to buy an adequate home in London.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MPs reject ‘need for father’ in IVF bill – The Guardian
“Modernisers on both sides of the House of Commons tonight easily defeated attempts to restrict access for lesbian couples seeking to conceive children through IVF treatment.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
A year on, how has the world’s first listed law firm performed? – The Times
“Australian personal injury lawyers Slater & Gordon have set the benchmark that practices in the UK are set to follow”
The Times, 21st May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Mark Birley’s family in High Court showdown – Daily Telegraph
“The children of Mark Birley, the late founder of Annabel’s nightclub, are to do battle in the High Court over his £104 million will.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for internet grooming – BBC News
“A security guard exposed as a paedophile in stings by a television documentary crew and police has been jailed by Bristol Crown Court.”
BBC News, 20th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Agency workers to get equal rights – The Guardian
“Temporary and agency workers will receive the same rights as permanent staff after 12 weeks under an agreement between the government, the CBI and the TUC announced today.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unfair marketing becomes a criminal offence next week – OUT-LAW.com
“Imitating a consumer to promote your business will become a criminal offence from Monday. New laws banning unfair commercial practices will outlaw any practice that fails to make a trader’s commercial intent clear.”
OUT-LAW.com, 20th May 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Jail strike ban ‘breaches rights’ – BBC News
“Prison officers are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights over legislation banning them from striking.”
BBC News, 20th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Patients lose smoking ban appeal – BBC News
“High Court judges have ruled psychiatric patients should not be allowed to smoke at a high security mental hospital.”
BBC News, 20th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teenager faces prosecution for calling Scientology ‘cult’ – The Guardian
“A teenager is facing prosecution for using the word ‘cult’ to describe the Church of Scientology.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
