Army spy is jailed for 10 years – BBC News
“Army interpreter Daniel James, found guilty of spying for Iran last month, has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC News, 28th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Judge postpones Baby P sentencing – BBC News
“The sentencing of three people over the death of Baby P has been postponed for at least three months.”
BBC News, 28th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
40,000 prisoners released early – The Independent
“More than 40,000 convicts have been released early to ease the prisons overcrowding crisis, figures showed today.”
The Independent, 28th November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Headmaster accused of misconduct for calling female staff his ‘harem’ – Daily Telegraph
“A head teacher has been hauled before a misconduct committee for allegedly calling female staff his ‘harem’ and nicknaming a school governor ‘post pants’.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman walks free from court despite driving after 20 pint and vodka binge – Daily Telegraph
“A former women’s international cricketer who was caught driving after drinking 20 pints of beer and a several vodkas has walked free from court.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ofcom censures ITV for broadcasting ‘political’ congestion charging ad – The Guardian
“Ofcom has made its first ruling over a breach of its political advertising code for a TV commercial on ITV1 promoting the introduction of congestion charging in Greater Manchester.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Life for seven motorway killers of biker Gerry Tobin – The Guardian
“Seven members of the Outlaws motorcycle gang were sentenced to life in prison at Birmingham crown court today for the murder of Hells Angel Gerry Tobin.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge throws out ‘leak’ case against journalist Sally Murrer and her police source – The Times
“The multi-million pound prosecution of a local newspaper journalist and the police source who ‘leaked’ stories to her collapsed today after evidence gathered against them in a police bugging operation was declared inadmissible.”
The Times, 28th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Woman forced to quit job wins new rights for carers – The Guardian
“Millions of people trying to combine work with caring for disabled or elderly relatives will have the right to claim against employers who discriminate against them in refusing to offer flexible working, following a ruling yesterday by the Employment Tribunal.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Daily Cause List, 28th November 2008
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
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Instructor jailed over sex abuse – BBC News
“A former outdoor pursuits instructor has been jailed for three years for sex attacks on two boys and three girls.”
BBC News, 27th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
European Commission consults on class action lawsuits – OUT-LAW.com
“Consumers across the European Union could be given new powers to join forces to sue a business under plans announced by the European Commission today. Class action lawsuits could be publicly funded under the proposals.”
OUT-LAW.com, 27th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
GP acquitted over allergy death – BBC News
“A former Devon GP charged with killing an elderly patient by prescribing the wrong medication has been acquitted.”
BBC News, 27th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Bloody’ is an offensive word, rules ASA – OUT-LAW.com
“The Sun newspaper has been ordered not to use the word ‘bloody’ on posters in future. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it was socially irresponsible to use the word in an advert that appeared in a public place.”
OUT-LAW.com, 26th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Watchdog bans iPhone ad – OUT-LAW.com
“Apple has been told not to repeat a TV advert for its iPhone 3G mobile phone. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the ad was misleading because it implied that users would enjoy faster download speeds than the device actually achieves.”
OUT-LAW.com, 26th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Life sentence for doorstep murder – BBC News
“A man has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing an Afghan immigrant to death outside his house in Oxford.”
BBC News, 27th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Addict jailed for Poppy tin theft – BBC News
“A man caught on CCTV stealing a Poppy Appeal tin from a shop counter on Remembrance Sunday has been jailed for a year.”
BBC News, 27th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Undercover’ NHS as tribunal throws out allegations against nurse who filmed ward – Daily Telegraph
“Doctors and nurses have effectively been told they can film undercover in the NHS, after an industrial tribunal threw out allegations against a nurse who exposed neglect on a ward.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Senile rapist, 82, avoids prison – BBC News
“An 82-year-old rapist with dementia has avoided a jail sentence for an attack he committed in 1993 because of his diminished mental state.”
BBC News, 27th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lap dance laws ‘to be tightened’ – BBC News
“Jacqui Smith has told the BBC that the government will take action to tighten licensing laws for lap-dancing clubs.”
BBC News, 27th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
