30 lawyers, 11 jurors and one angry billionaire – Diana inquest begins – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in inquests, news by sally

“Slightly more than 10 years, or more precisely 3,685 days, since the road crash that killed her, the inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and her companion Dodi Fayed finally opened yesterday in a rather nondescript courtroom off an obscure corridor high up towards the back of the high court in London.”

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The Guardian, 3rd October 2007

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New crackdown on sex slave trade – The Independent

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in news, prostitution, trafficking in human beings by sally

“A new campaign against criminals who force trafficked women into the sex trade will be launched today.”

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The Independent, 3rd October 2007

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Bar Council calls on International Lawyers to counter Global Threats to Rule of Law – The Bar Council

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in international relations, news, rule of law by sally

“Speaking at a dinner to mark the Opening of the Legal Year on Monday evening, Chairman of the Bar, Geoffrey Vos QC has spoken out about the threats to the rule of law around the world. Vos said that promoting the rule of law is a fundamental instrument for forcing change in undemocratic regimes.”

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The Bar Council, 2nd October 2007

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Armed police who shot Menezes ‘were warned of lethal tactics’ – The Independent

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in firearms, health & safety, news, police, terrorism by sally

“The armed police who shot Jean Charles de Menezes were briefed hours beforehand that they would be using ‘unusual’ lethal tactics and would only be deployed if officers on the ground believed they were dealing with a suicide bomber who was ‘deadly’ and ‘up for it’, the Old Bailey heard yesterday.”

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The Independent, 3rd October 2007

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Kate Middleton lawyers in threat over pictures – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in media, news, privacy by sally

“Lawyers for Kate Middleton, the girlfriend of Prince William, are threatening unprecedented legal action to try to protect her privacy from the paparazzi.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2007

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UK police can now force you to reveal decryption keys – The Register

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in encryption, investigatory powers, news by sally

“Users of encryption technology can no longer refuse to reveal keys to UK authorities after amendments to the powers of the state to intercept communications took effect on Monday (Oct 1).”

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The Register, 3rd October 2007

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Data retention law makes little difference to telcos, says trade body – Out-Law.com

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in data protection, news, telecommunications by sally

“UK telecoms firms must keep phone call logs for a year under legislation which comes into force today. But an industry trade association said the new rules will make ‘little practical difference’ to telecoms providers that already store such data for billing purposes.”

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Out-Law.com, 1st October 2007

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Name your price for the latest Radiohead album – The Times

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in artistic works, internet, news, sale of goods by sally

“How much would you pay for the new album by one of the world’s most critically acclaimed rock bands? Radiohead are asking fans to put their own price on the group’s long-awaited new release.”

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The Times, 2nd October 2007

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Baltic porn probe photos removed – BBC News

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in artistic works, children, news, pornography by sally

“A collection of photos at the centre of a police child porn investigation has been removed from the show.”

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BBC News, 2nd October 2007

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Diana inquest to open but legal bid looms – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in inquests, news by sally

“The long-awaited inquests into the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed will finally begin today, but they now seem certain to be interrupted by a legal challenge over the coroner’s decision not to call the Queen and other members of the Royal Family as witnesses.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd October 2007

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PCSOs given more powers to investigate crime – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in community support officers, news by sally

“Police community support officers are to have more powers to investigate crime in an attempt to relieve work pressures on front-line officers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd October 2007

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Making a mark may be easier – The Times

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in news, trade marks by sally

“Trademark law changed yesterday morning. Given the importance of brands these days, this development could be very significant. Edward Fennell reports.”

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The Times, 2nd October 2007

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Mother “knew of tennis prodigy’s affair” – The Times

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in children, news, sexual offences by sally

“The mother of a 13-year-old tennis prodigy discovered that her daughter was having a lesbian affair with her coach but did not report the matter until the girl’s career flagged ten months later, a court was told yesterday.”

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The Times, 2nd October 2007

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Mother who buried child in garden to be deported to UK – The Times

Posted October 1st, 2007 in child abuse, deportation, news by sally

“A British mother who secretly buried her newborn baby in her garden in Florida may be deported to the UK.”

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The Times, 1st October 2007

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15 women’s jails to be shut, with offenders offered detox and help – The Times

Posted October 1st, 2007 in news, prisons by sally

“Fifteen women’s jails in England and Wales would close and be replaced with small custodial units in the biggest prison shake-up under consideration by the Justice Ministry.”

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The Times, 1st October 2007

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Judge calls for law to cover who gets what when a marriage fails – The Times

Posted October 1st, 2007 in divorce, news by sally

“Britain’s most senior family judge is calling for a review of the law on how couples’ assets are split on divorce after a series of high-profile disputes between husbands and wives.”

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The Times, 1st October 2007

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Minimum wage rates are increased – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2007 in employment, news, remuneration by sally

“More than a million workers are to receive a pay rise as increases to the minimum wage come into force.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2007

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Met’s Menezes trial due to start – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2007 in firearms, health & safety, news, police, terrorism by sally

“The trial of the Metropolitan Police over the fatal shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is due to begin.”

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BBC News, 1st October 2007

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Europe’s concern over UK data protection “defects” revealed – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2007 in data protection, EC law, news by sally

“The European Commission is threatening legal action against the UK government for failing to properly safeguard individuals’ personal data.”

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The Guardian, 1st October 2007

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Fraud office inquiry into UK links to Kenyan cash and arms scandal – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2007 in corruption, fraud, news by sally

“The Serious Fraud Office has begun a new investigation into British links with one of the biggest corruption inquiries in Africa.”

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The Guardian, 1st October 2007

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