Justice claims ‘damaging’ victims – BBC News
“Government claims that victims of crime are at the heart of the criminal justice system have raised ‘damaging’ expectations, says a report by MPs.”
BBC News, 5th August 2009
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The Big Question: What are the new proposed rape laws, and why are they so contentious? – The Independent
“This week, Harriet Harman, Labour’s deputy leader who is standing in for Gordon Brown while the Prime Minister is on holiday, vetoed a long-running review of rape laws at the eleventh hour, complaining that they failed to address the concerns of women.”
The Independent, 6th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MoD press officer sues government – BBC News
“A Ministry of Defence press officer is to sue the government, claiming his health was affected by having to deal with the families of dead soldiers.”
BBC News, 5th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
School protection register is flawed – The Independent
“The man whose inquiry led to new vetting procedures for adults working with children today calls on the Government to rethink parts of its controversial anti-paedophile register.”
The Independent, 6th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Corby ‘toxic soup’ case: why it’s a long way from being over – The Times
“The satisfaction of the Corby families last week about the High Court ruling over the link between the reclamation work of a former British Steel plant between 1985 and 1999 and the disabilities suffered by their children might have suggested that the compensation cheques had already being written.”
The Times, 6th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Men jailed over drugs and torture – BBC News
“Two men described as being ‘at the top of an evil pyramid’ of drug dealers who tortured their runners to make sure they obeyed, have been jailed.”
BBC News, 5th August 2009
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More than 100 children a day convicted of criminal offences – Daily Telegraph
“More than 360,000 children have been convicted of crimes since Labour came to power.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th August 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Met amends police photo guidance to warn off interfering with media – OUT-LAW.com
“Police officers should ‘exercise caution’ when asking to view images captured by members of the media according to amended advice to officers published by London’s police force, the Metropolitan Police Service.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th August 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
British man arrested for role in running FileSoup file sharing website – The Guardian
“A British man has been arrested for his role in running one of the internet’s oldest file sharing websites.”
The Guardian, 4th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tenants to gain safeguards from landlords – The Times
“Tenants in properties let by financially unstable landlords could be given greater protection if their homes are repossessed under proposals published today.”
The Times, 5th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Pressure mounts over allegations of British complicity in torture – The Guardian
“Ministers came under fresh pressure today over detailed allegations of complicity in torture, with Gordon Brown being asked whether the attorney general would investigate them and human rights groups joining MPs and peers demanding an independent inquiry.”
The Guardian, 4th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Whitehall row derails rape law reform – The Independent
“Harriet Harman was at the centre of a government row last night over moves to increase the conviction rate for rape.”
The Independent, 5th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Curbs on freed violent offenders – BBC News
“Asbo-style Violent Offender Orders (VOOs) that can restrict criminals’ movements after they are released from prison are coming into force.”
BBC News, 4th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
G20 death: police officer could face manslaughter charge – The Guardian
“Prosecutors have been asked to consider whether the Metropolitan police officer who attacked Ian Tomlinson at the G20 demonstration should be charged with manslaughter.”
The Guardian, 4th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Commission defies supermarkets over ombudsman – The Independent
“Britain’s competition watchdog insisted that supermarkets should be independently regulated after finding evidence they abused their dominance by acting aggressively towards suppliers.”
The Independent, 4th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge to be investigated after outburst – The Independent
“A judge who described Britain’s immigration system as ‘completely lax’ is to face an official investigation, it was revealed today.”
The Independent, 4th August 2009
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SFO adopts aggressive approach on banking fraud – The Times
“The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a series of investigations into UK-based banks to establish whether they fraudulently mis-sold complex financial products in the run-up to the global banking crisis.”
The Times, 4th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Prosecutors handed G20 death file – BBC News
“Prosecutors have been handed a file of evidence about the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in London in April.”
BBC News, 4th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Suicide guidance will apply to UK – BBC News
“Guidelines on assisted suicide will apply in the UK as well as overseas, the Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed.”
BBC News, 4th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
