BAE: secret papers reveal threats from Saudi prince – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2008 in bribery, news, Saudi Arabia, terrorism by sally

“Saudi Arabia’s rulers threatened to make it easier for terrorists to attack London unless corruption investigations into their arms deals were halted, according to court documents revealed yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 15th February 2008

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Senior Labour MPs lead campaign to ban smacking – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2008 in children, corporal punishment, news by sally

“A fresh parliamentary attempt is to be made to ban the smacking of children, led by senior Labour backbenchers, including the chairman of the all-party health select committee.”

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The Guardian, 15th February 2008

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Gambler sues bookmaker to recover £2.1m lost betting – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2008 in gambling, news by sally

“A problem gambler whose addiction cost him his marriage and business is taking betting chain William Hill to court to try to reclaim £2.1m he lost in six months.”

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The Guardian, 15th February 2008

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Extend performers’ copyright to 95 years, says EU commissioner – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2008 in copyright, EC law, news by sally

“Performing artists, such as Cliff Richard, and session musicians would get copyright protection on their recordings for 95 years instead of the current 50, under plans put forward yesterday by Charlie McCreevy, the EU’s internal market commissioner.”

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The Guardian, 15th February 2008

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Watchdog’s demands will add billions to pension liabilities – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in news, pensions by sally

“The UK Pensions Regulator is to demand that UK companies use realistic life expectancy forecasts, in a move that will add billions of pounds to pensions liabilities.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Council pays £60,000 to move four newts from path of construction site – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in animals, environmental protection, news by sally

“A council is to challenge legislation after spending £60,000 to move four newts a short distance from the path of a construction site.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Brothers guilty of killing pensioner who collapsed after parking row attack – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in homicide, news by sally

“Two brothers who hurled a brick through a pensioner’s window after a row over a parking space were found guilty of killing him yesterday.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Woman, 94, died from neglect – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in care homes, elderly, news by sally

“A frail 94-year-old pensioner who looked ‘like a concentration camp victim’ just weeks after being taken into a care home died of neglect, an investigation has ruled.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Throat cancer patient ‘starved to death’ after feeding tube blunder – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in hospitals, negligence, news by sally

“A hospital trust will have to pay damages after a patient who had undergone a successful operation for cancer was then inadvertently starved and poisoned to death.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Protection agency staff ‘left children at risk from abuse’ because of errors – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in child abuse, family courts, news by sally

“Dozens of children involved in family court cases are at risk of abuse because of ‘serious failings’ in the £100 million-a-year advisory service set up to represent their views.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Girl faces jail for ‘happy slap’ pictures -The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in aiding and abetting, homicide, news, young offenders by sally

“A schoolgirl faces a custodial sentence for filming a brutal and fatal attack on a mobile phone.”

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The Times, 15th February, 2008

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Judges condemn police lies after 9/11 attacks that ruined pilot’s life – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in conspiracy, news, terrorism by sally

“Six years of fighting for justice left Lotfi Raissi an emotional and physical wreck and his marriage close to ruin. But yesterday, the Algerian pilot falsely accused of training the September 11 terrorists heard, finally, that he was ‘completely exonerated’ of any part in the attacks on the twin towers.”

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The Times, 15th February 2008

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Shoppers to pay for superstore shake-up – The Times

Posted February 15th, 2008 in competition, news by sally

“Supermarkets are to face public shaming and huge fines if they use their size to force down prices paid to their suppliers, the Competition Commission will announce today.”

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The Times, 15th February, 2008

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Mother went on holiday leaving girl, 14, £100 to survive six weeks – The Independent

Posted February 15th, 2008 in child neglect, children, news by sally

“A mother who left her 14-year-old daughter at home alone with £100 and a refrigerator full of food while visiting her lover has been convicted of neglect and abandonment and could face jail.”

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The Independent, 15th February 2008

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The ‘Lyrical Terrorist’ is among those who may benefit – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in news, terrorism by sally

“Samina Malik, the self-styled ‘Lyrical Terrorist’ who wrote poetry about beheading Western hostages, could be one of the first beneficiaries of yesterday’s Court of Appeal judgments.”

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The Times, 14th February 2008

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Fear factor leading teenagers to carry weapons, says report – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in children, news, offensive weapons by sally

“Teenagers are increasingly arming themselves with weapons to protect themselves against attacks in the street, according to a report by a leading children’s rights advocate.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

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Secret lobbying by BAE may be disclosed at judicial review – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in airlines, bribery, disclosure, news by sally

“Documents revealing secret lobbying by the arms giant BAE are expected to be disclosed today by court order.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

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Manslaughter charge for artist whose sculpture killed two people – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in artistic works, health & safety, homicide, news by sally

“The creator of an inflatable sculpture that killed two people after breaking free of its moorings was charged with manslaughter yesterday.”

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The Times, 14th February 2008

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UK may join EU border security system – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“Britain could join a proposed new EU system to enhance border security and combat illegal migration through satellite surveillance and fingerprinting of all foreign visitors, it emerged yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

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Terror law in tatters as extremists go free – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in appeals, news, terrorism by sally

“Dozens of anti-terrorist investigations and prosecutions are in jeopardy after senior judges yesterday quashed the convictions of five young Muslims for downloading extremist propaganda. Three Court of Appeal judges, led by the Lord Chief Justice, questioned whether they should ever have been prosecuted for merely possessing the material. The ruling means that in future the prosecution will have to prove that defendants intended to commit terrorist attacks.”

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The Times, 14th February 2008

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